Spooling line 2024
GoneFishingLTN reply :
Best line spooler tooL
what does everyone use to spool there line?
Happybeerbuzz reply :
For spinning reels I use the spooling tool by Piscifun. It also works with casting reels but not as well, particularly with 1/4 pound spools. I find that the width of the spool and its proximity to the reel creates a problem where the line spends lengths of time pinned to one side of the reel’s line guides. So for baitcasters, I prefer to use an 11 year old child holding/tensioning the spool while I wind the line while the reel is on an actual rod.
fishballer06 reply :
I have two Berkley line spooling stations. One is in the original packaging and is portable. The other I have modified it to be attached to my work bench in my garage so I can spool my reels up at home. It's pretty handy.
Way north bass guy reply :
Usually this guy for baitcasters, and the floor for spinning. Works just fine for me.
OnthePotomac reply :
I also use the Berkley spooling station and have for the last 15 years and when used, I just clamp it to my work table. Love it in addition to my Berkley line counter. It handles jumbo (1000 yd spools nicely). Both take the guess work out of spooling line and allows me to record on the remaining new spool how much I have used. I have worn out three line counters over the last 15 years, but the spooling station is still great.
Jig Man reply :
On 12/27/2018 at 10:48 PM, Way north bass guy said:Usually this guy for baitcasters, and the floor for spinning. Works just fine for me.
And my wife to hold it.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 12/27/2018 at 8:46 PM, Happybeerbuzz said:For spinning reels I use the spooling tool by Piscifun. It also works with casting reels but not as well, particularly with 1/4 pound spools. I find that the width of the spool and its proximity to the reel creates a problem where the line spends lengths of time pinned to one side of the reel’s line guides. So for baitcasters, I prefer to use an 11 year old child holding/tensioning the spool while I wind the line while the reel is on an actual rod.
I have the same device. I will have to keep a lookout for what you experienced. Thanks for the heads up.
Ski213 reply :
For baitcasters I sometimes use the pencil method but I have had the Berkeley line spooling station for many years and typically use it. For spinning I just throw the spool on the floor, put the spinning reel on the rod, and spool it up holding tension on the line with my fingers.
FishTank reply :
I have a machine fead spooler (old Gander Mountain store pick up) and a Berkley line spooler. Out of the two, I like the Berkley spooler better. Easy to use, control, and set up and I don't have to worry about, well, a lot of things going wrong.
FishDewd reply :
On 12/27/2018 at 7:48 PM, GoneFishingLTN said:Best line spooler tooL
what does everyone use to spool there line?
A small box with a holes on both sides for a pencil to slide through. Spool on the pencil with empty one on either side to center it. Run line through small hole in front of box to keep line from jumping. Tie onto spool, tension line, wind it up!
JLBBass reply :
On 12/27/2018 at 10:48 PM, Way north bass guy said:Usually this guy for baitcasters, and the floor for spinning. Works just fine for me.
for spinning, you're doing nothing but asking for trouble!
get one of these!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ecooda-Spooling-Station-System-Fishing-Line-Winder-Reel-Spooler-Machine/162957516470?hash=item25f1065eb6:g:lVoAAOSwQVpasmDP:rk:7:pf:0
Russ E reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 2:14 AM, PolarKraft195Pro said:for spinning, you're doing nothing but asking for trouble!
get one of these!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ecooda-Spooling-Station-System-Fishing-Line-Winder-Reel-Spooler-Machine/162957516470?hash=item25f1065eb6:g:lVoAAOSwQVpasmDP:rk:7:pf:0
I used to just lay the spool on its side and watch for twist while filling the spinning reels. If twist would start occurring I would flip the spool for a couple turns.
On a wild hair I bought one of these spooling devices. Mine was a cheap piscifun off of amazon.
I will have to say they work great if setup correctly. I now get near zero twist on my spinning reels
Columbia Craw reply :
These. Very inexpensive on line. I bought five and gave my buds one as a gift. They love them. I love mine.
Big Rick reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 2:44 AM, Columbia Craw said:These. Very inexpensive on line. I bought five and gave my buds one as a gift. They love them. I love mine.
Product name? Website link?? Come on, don't leave us hanging.....
J Francho reply :
Is google down, lol. A quick search brought me this:
https://www.amazon.com/Booms-Fishing-Spooler-Adjustable-Varying-x/dp/B01FYRD8UM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1545943914&sr=8-8&keywords=kastking+line+spooler
Joshua van Wyk reply :
A pencil and a little brother work best for me 
Way north bass guy reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 2:14 AM, PolarKraft195Pro said:for spinning, you're doing nothing but asking for trouble!
get one of these!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ecooda-Spooling-Station-System-Fishing-Line-Winder-Reel-Spooler-Machine/162957516470?hash=item25f1065eb6:g:lVoAAOSwQVpasmDP:rk:7:pf:0
Floor works great for me, if you make sure it’s going on the reel the same way it’s coming off the spool, there’s no issues. I use a lot of spinning outfits both with braid and straight fluoro and I never have issues with twisting. Since I already own the floor, seems like a waste of money to buy the spooler for me ????.
Columbia Craw reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 4:52 AM, J Francho said:Is google down, lol. A quick search brought me this:
https://www.amazon.com/Booms-Fishing-Spooler-Adjustable-Varying-x/dp/B01FYRD8UM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1545943914&sr=8-8&keywords=kastking+line+spooler
Thank you John. That's it.
JLBBass reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 5:54 AM, Way north bass guy said:Floor works great for me, if you make sure it’s going on the reel the same way it’s coming off the spool, there’s no issues. I use a lot of spinning outfits both with braid and straight fluoro and I never have issues with twisting. Since I already own the floor, seems like a waste of money to buy the spooler for me ????.
wrong!
Making sure it goes onto the reel the same way it's coming off the spool would be 100% fine, "IF", your reel spool diameter is EXACTLY the same diameter/size as the line spool diameter/size. If they are not the same size, you are creating MEGA twist to come and haunt you later!
onenutinthewater reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 4:52 AM, J Francho said:Is google down, lol. A quick search brought me this:
https://www.amazon.com/Booms-Fishing-Spooler-Adjustable-Varying-x/dp/B01FYRD8UM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1545943914&sr=8-8&keywords=kastking+line+spooler
Is there a way to secure this thing to a work bench? Looks like the suction cup might not be easily modified by running a bolt through it?
CrankFate reply :
I have a spoiler, but use a rod reel and my hands.
tholmes reply :
For bait casters, I use a 10" pole barn nail clamped in my bench vise, for spinning reels, I set the bulk spool on the floor so that the line comes off in the proper direction and wind it on under a little tension.
Tom
J Francho reply :
On 12/29/2018 at 1:14 AM, onenutinthewater said:Is there a way to secure this thing to a work bench? Looks like the suction cup might not be easily modified by running a bolt through it?
There are clamp on versions. Keep searching.
Way north bass guy reply :
On 12/29/2018 at 12:29 AM, PolarKraft195Pro said:wrong!
Making sure it goes onto the reel the same way it's coming off the spool would be 100% fine, "IF", your reel spool diameter is EXACTLY the same diameter/size as the line spool diameter/size. If they are not the same size, you are creating MEGA twist to come and haunt you later!
Listen man, whatever works for you that’s fine, but I’m telling you I’ve used multiple spinning rods and reels for many years now and I don’t have line twist issues! The only time I’ve had any twist right off the bat is with a cheap reel that doesn’t have a decent roller bearing. You go anhead and spend the extra money on a “fancy spooler” if you want, but my way works fine for me and I’m gonna stick to it. In a few months I’ll be getting ready for launching the boat and will have about 15 spinning outfits in my living room and several different spools of line ON THE FLOOR ????, and like every year before that, it’ll work out great. It to each their own.
Team9nine reply :
On 12/29/2018 at 7:04 AM, Way north bass guy said:Listen man, whatever works for you that’s fine, but I’m telling you I’ve used multiple spinning rods and reels for many years now and I don’t have line twist issues! The only time I’ve had any twist right off the bat is with a cheap reel that doesn’t have a decent roller bearing. You go anhead and spend the extra money on a “fancy spooler” if you want, but my way works fine for me and I’m gonna stick to it. In a few months I’ll be getting ready for launching the boat and will have about 15 spinning outfits in my living room and several different spools of line ON THE FLOOR ????, and like every year before that, it’ll work out great. It to each their own.
Ditto the above, from another guy who loads spinning reels from off the floor, usually of the boat though and not the house. And if it's braid instead of nylon/fluoro, it just gets tossed to the ground to roll wherever it darn well pleases 
Tyler. reply :
I love this little this thing right here. Easy to use. Works good on spinning gear. No issues.
MN Fisher reply :
On 2/25/2019 at 2:40 AM, Tyler. said:
I love this little this thing right here. Easy to use. Works good on spinning gear. No issues.
Glad you have no issues. Spooling a spinning reel should follow how it comes off the line-spool. This unit forces the line into an orientation that's 'not natural'. I'm amazed you don't get line twist or even line falling off the reel when there's no tension.
I'd use this one for my BC's, but not my Spinners.
Russ E reply :
On 2/25/2019 at 2:40 AM, Tyler. said:
I love this little this thing right here. Easy to use. Works good on spinning gear. No issues.
I was bored one winter day and saw one like this on Amazon. Even though I was skeptical I bought it.
It actually works.It has a tension-er you can adjust to let the filler spool twist at the same speed as your reel. It will fill a spinning reel with zero twist. if filling a baitcaster, you just tighten the adjuster so it is stationary.
J Francho reply :
On 2/25/2019 at 2:43 AM, MN Fisher said:Glad you have no issues. Spooling a spinning reel should follow how it comes off the line-spool. This unit forces the line into an orientation that's 'not natural'. I'm amazed you don't get line twist or even line falling off the reel when there's no tension.
I'd use this one for my BC's, but not my Spinners.
Actually, that is the correct way to spool a spinning rod. Any modern spinning reel with a bearing line rollershould be filled in this manner:
MN Fisher reply :
On 2/25/2019 at 10:32 PM, J Francho said:Actually, that is the correct way to spool a spinning rod. Any modern spinning reel with a bearing line rollershould be filled in this manner:
News to me - Berkley says to spool it with the face of the line-spool facing you instead of 'rolling' it off the spool.
"hold the spool with the front side facing you"
http://www.berkley-fishing.com/Berkley-ae-spooling-a-spinning-reel.html
Another site says the same thing.
"Place the spool of the new line flat on the floor. Orient it so that the line comes off in the same direction that it will go onto the reel’s spool to help avoid problems with line twist."
https://outdoorempire.com/how-to-spool-a-spinning-reel/
Even Catch Co. has a video that says the same thing.
This is the way I've always done it - take it off the line-spool the same direction it goes on the reel-spool.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
On 2/25/2019 at 2:43 AM, MN Fisher said:Glad you have no issues. Spooling a spinning reel should follow how it comes off the line-spool. This unit forces the line into an orientation that's 'not natural'. I'm amazed you don't get line twist or even line falling off the reel when there's no tension.
I'd use this one for my BC's, but not my Spinners.
As long as the line is coming off the bottom of the spool for spinning and the top for casting reels it will work fine. I have fewer problems spooling off the bottom of the filler than off the floor etc.
J Francho reply :
Irrespective of how you spool your reel, the first time you troll the line out to remove twist, and reel it back in, you are essentially spooling the line in the way the illustration I posted shows. Why not just skip the extra steps?
Lasher reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 2:06 AM, FishDewd said:A small box with a holes on both sides for a pencil to slide through. Spool on the pencil with empty one on either side to center it. Run line through small hole in front of box to keep line from jumping. Tie onto spool, tension line, wind it up!
Same Here
Free. Easy. Fast. Effective.
OnthePotomac reply :
How about this procedure:
tie line to trailer hitch on truck,
leave wife/friend holding new line spool,
drive truck for 100 yds,
cut line from trailer hitch and lay on ground,
drive truck back to wife, have wife /friend run to end on ground where you cut from hitch,
you mount line on to reel,
wife/friend grips other end firmly,
you reel line onto reel with wife/friend holding tight to other end.
Nice tight line on the reel and no line twist.????
Tyler. reply :
Every one had their techniques on how they spool a reel. All I know is I bought that tool and it worked well on 3 different reels. I have had no issues with line twist. I like it!! I will use it every time now instead of putting the spool on the ground. Also, the line doesn’t start twisting around the original spool like it tends to do.
MickD reply :
On 12/28/2018 at 5:54 AM, Way north bass guy said:Since I already own the floor, seems like a waste of money to buy the spooler for me
How do you get spin line to come off the spool cleanly? Mine gets caught on the notch in the spool and skips all over the place, often coming down on the wrong side. Taping the notch hasn't worked for me.
Glenn reply :
On 3/3/2019 at 11:33 PM, MickD said:How do you get spin line to come off the spool cleanly?
Believe it or not, reel faster. The line will "whip" out and clear the spool lip.
Here's how I spool the line, AND how to prevent line twist (hint: it's more than just how you spool the line).
Jcj90 reply :
Casting reels I have someone hold the spool with pencil or screwdriver with line coming off top of spool. Spinning reels always lay spools on the floor with line coming off the filler spool counter clockwise. No issuers ever
HenryPF reply :
I always wanted to buy a true line winder but they are pricey and I don't see a need for these for baitcasting reels. This is what I planned on purchasing this year PENN HD Line Winder
I wanted something heavy, portable, does the correct tension, something I can make not move (put my foot on it), and something that doesn't make me take apart my reel from the rod.
Here are all my issues:
1. Having someone hold the pencil in the spool (it's just pain to have 2 people to spool a reel even though they are readily available)
2. The size of the spool - the 1200 yard spools I buy vary in size not all will fit on the Berkeley, suction cup, clamp or Piscifun Fishing Line Winder Spooler Machine mentioned in the above comments.
3. Tension -ever burnt your fingers holding the correct tension? Not fun, especially when it cuts into your finger spooling braid. Color coming off stupid braid holding it with my fingers is another story.
4. The dependability of the thing not moving or the line getting wrapped around the rod that holds the spool if the thing comes off the suction cup or its made like cheap plastic (I'm looking at your Berkley). Not an issue if you clamp it on something. The Penn thing looks heavy so I hope I don't have issues (or again, my foot on it should stop that)
5. Missing a guide when put the line through the rod. Having it fall from my fingers, and slipping through ALL the guides makes me question my life choices. I did find this doohickey though which is a solution for a problem I create: Erupt Fishing RTD Rod Threading Device
6. My biggest gripe - removing the reel from the rod to spool it. I broke a star drag on a Daiwa Zillion when it dropped on the ground cause I forgot to tighten the reel seat and it was impossible to find for 2 months since the reel was so new to the market.
Just a whole bunch of stuff that may or may not apply to you, but stuff to think about.
LionHeart reply :
I walk to the end of my driveway and tie the line to a gate post, then walk back to the garage with the spool. I spool my reel as I take the trip once again down the driveway so I can keep a nice tight spool.
Funny thing is all that hard work means little after my first long cast, but I still do it anyway.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I have been putting line on reels since I was 13 years old, never in my life did I think it was this complicated.
I'm 39 by the way.
Allen Der reply :
I've been using Glenn's technique and I think putting the spool in a cup of warm water really works. You get rid of the old memory and make new memory that conforms to your spool
Elkins45 reply :
I wet down a folded paper towel or piece of cloth and pinch the line with it to maintain the desired tension. No finger cuts and the line gets packed under tension but with minimal friction.
I have never had a twist problem filling a spinning reel from a rotating spool. Maybe I’m just lucky?
LionHeart reply :
On 3/4/2019 at 10:50 AM, jbsoonerfan said:I have been putting line on reels since I was 13 years old, never in my life did I think it was this complicated.
I'm 39 by the way.
Lol. You should see me organize my bullet weights.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I'm OCD as they come, I guarantee my weights and baits are more organized than most.
tracker01 reply :
How about spraying your towel, that you use to put tension on the line, with KVD (or other brand) line conditioner. Works for me.
hawgwash reply :
I got tired of spending $$$ just to get line on my reels so I made my own line winding station. Using an old wooden TV tray, my spool winder and some other hardware I picked up for cheap off Amazon. Mounted the butt end of an old fishing pole on the table to attach the reels. I can move the spool winder to either position for spool to spool or spool to reel. Total cost: $25. To get one reel spooled up with line at the tackle store can cost almost that.
Bankbeater reply :
For spinning reels I just put the spool on the floor. For baitcasters I usually run the line through a big book for tension.
RealtreeByGod reply :
I'm still working on the patent 
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