What Is The Point Of This Spool? 2024
hatrix reply :
So I haven't really bought braid in a while and had to pick up a spool for a new UL. Well anyways I got a spool of 10# for it and on both sides f the spool there are notches cut out. There is now way to actually spool it on the reel properly without it catchig the notch. It really makes no sense as far as I could tell since there are not there to hold the line as there is no split in it. On higher test that would be going on a casting reel I wouldn't care but on 10# that is obviously going on a spinning rod then why?
jbsoonerfan reply :
I'm sure they serve a purpose, but much like you, they drive me crazy lol
Alonerankin2 reply :
Just a guess, but I would assume it has to do with the manufacturing plant & nothing to do with the fisherman.
Jolly Green reply :
A carefully cut and applied piece of electrical tape helps.
jtharris3 reply :
Worst spool ever! I HATE it!! #FAIL
hatrix reply :
I mean omg I have so many other spools thay don't have that but they are older. Who ever came up with the new design that serves no purpose as far as I can tell should be fired. I mean do they not fish and understand how the line comes off to spool a spinning rod. It's just so crazy to me.
.ghoti. reply :
I despise those type spools. I'd like to find the idiot who designed those and hang him up by his fruit.
I use a sanding block and sand them all the way flat and flush.
Josh Smith reply :
Looks like it might be for a rubberband.
Josh
hatrix reply :
They come with a rubberband on them as do all PP I think. I had another spool and cut those notches down flush with a razor but it still wanted to catch. I even hit it with a bit is sandpaper after that and no good still. I ended up just spooling off the side like a casting reel then I pushed all the twist out when I finally got on the water.
Do all PP spools have that now or is it or is it only the smallest stuff meant for spinning so they can really F with you.
Hogsticker reply :
You crack me up ghoti. Hang him by his fruit. Yowsers!
KayakBasser reply :
If you put some fishing line through the hole and tie it between two chairs, it makes it not as hard to spool up.
Realy by his fruit?
hatrix reply :
On 6/2/2015 at 7:56 AM, KayakBasser said:If you put some fishing line through the hole and tie it between two chairs, it makes it not as hard to spool up.
Realy by his fruit?
That would not make it any easier. The line is still going to catch that notch and that in and of it self is the issue. On a casting reel those notches don't matter but for spinning it's a huge deal..
dam0007 reply :
Op try having it catch half way through spooling FC. You'll be as ticked as I was. So stupid... A bunch of companies are using the blank spools now. Smfh
ec1 reply :
For the lazy folk that are spooling reels and just sucking it up, point the notches at the rod. At least this way it'll catch less often. Spooling a baitcaster shouldn't be a problem as you're exposing the side of the of the spool of line directly to the rod.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
I don't get it either. As a work-around you can spool a spinner with the line coming off the bottom of the filler spool especially with braid.
CDMeyer reply :
I have always wondered that as well. I cover it with duct tape
CDMeyer reply :
However that being said. I think as far as braid goes there is no better live for the job than Power Pro. It is so sensitive yet has the power yo handle whatever I through at it
hatrix reply :
So out of everyone on here who all agree it has no use and only causes problems it still remains a mystery. I just have to think there is a reason for it or why would do they it. To save maybe 2% more plastic per spool? It can't be like it just slipped by them and they didn't notice. I would also assume they have tested it and it had to of been a problem when spooling a slinning reel. I am not sure how long it has been like that and I have old spools without it from a year or two ago maybe. They probably also have recieved complaints about it.
Everyone should maybe start a petition to go back to a normal spool that works.
tholmes reply :
On 5/31/2015 at 8:18 AM, .ghoti. said:I despise those type spools. I'd like to find the idiot who designed those and hang him up by his fruit.
I use a sanding block and sand them all the way flat and flush.
I had a couple of those and they drove me bat ***** crazy. Who thinks this stuff up?
A couple of seconds with a Dremel tool and a sanding drum fixed 'em right up. Just round the corners off and it works like it's supposed to.
Tom
John G reply :
I called Shimano and the guy that I talked to did not have a clue. This is a great question for Bantam 1 IMHO.
hatrix reply :
I should not have to play doctor on a 150 yard spool of line that you pay $15 for or whatever it is. I mean what was wrong with the old design? Did it work to good and people were not adding twist as they spool there reel? Their braid was lasting 3-4 years and they were not seeling enough. So let's make it a problem so they get twist and maybe pull it off after a de month or a year. Seems plausible to me actually.
J Francho reply :
If you're having an issue with the notches, then you're doing it wrong.
J Francho reply :
Like this:
John G reply :
On 6/4/2015 at 4:42 AM, J Francho said:Like this:
Bantam 1 recommends doing it this way.
hatrix reply :
Ok so they added notches on the spool so you buy the power roller to put the line on. That doesn't seem like a totally shady and kinda crappy thing to do. You still don't need the notches in it I would assume to use the power roller as is recommended. Furthermore the little books has no mention of a power roller in it to put line on. I flipped through it like 10x thinking it had to say something.
Also its just silly. I mean maybe you knew of the power roller thing or looked it up but look how many people are talking about cutting them off or putting tape on it and all kinda of stuff. It's lame you should have to do that and no one yet had a answer on what they are for. I think maybe you kinda did with the power roller and them adding them to the spool to try and force you to use that maybe? That's like some proprietary stuff like apple or something would do if that is true.
JDJ reply :
On 6/4/2015 at 4:42 AM, J Francho said:
JDJ reply :
On 6/4/2015 at 4:42 AM, J Francho said:Agree - you guys are over-thinking this one. Just unspool from the bottom.
Like this:
EvanT123 reply :
I just run a pencil threw the hole in the middle, put a foot on each side and wind it on.
Grantman83 reply :
On 6/4/2015 at 8:55 AM, EvanT123 said:I just run a pencil threw the hole in the middle, put a foot on each side and wind it on.
That's what I always did. Guess I never really noticed.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Is that illustration from Shimano or Diawa? (Spinning reel ) Or from power pro?
J Francho reply :
It's from Shimano, but it doesn't matter. If you want to put line on with out twisting it, that's how it's done. As far as the birches go, I never noticed, I leave the spool in the box, and spool from there. It's in the instructions.
WPCfishing reply :
Get some lighter fluid and a match.
Make a video of it burning and post it.
gheir24 reply :
I bought 8 spools of different test Power Pro to redo my reels. Having encountered that stupid notched design, making it near impossible to spool my saltwater spinners, I returned the other seven and will NEVER buy power pro again! Great line but the stupidity of the company lost all my respect for the product. It's like riding on tires with one square side. Duhhhhh... and I will be warning everyone I know.
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