The basics for putting line on a fishing reel – by Marisol Dayton – Helium

by Marisol Dayton

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For many thousands of years, fishermen were restricted to fishing very close to shore or close to their boats. Then in 1667 came the brilliant invention called the fishing reel. Rudimentary reels have been used in China since the 3rd century BC, but with the advent of the modern reel, fishermen could fish many times further than before.

With the modern reel came variations of the reel for different fishing conditions. The most common are the spinning reel, the baitcaster reel, and the fly reel. Likewise there are several kinds of fishing line – monofilament, fluorocarbon, braided, and fly line – and not all lines are suitable for all reels. Choosing the right line for the reel is as important as spooling it.

- How to Spool a Spinning Reel

Spinning reels are considered one of the easiest reels to use and are common among fishermen who do not fish often though many excellent fishermen swear by a good spinning reel. Spooling one of these reels is easy to do alone or with a friend. Spinning reels work best with smaller line, usually less than 16 pound test for monofilament or fluorocarbon. Braided line has greater strength for its diameter so braided line up to about 30 pound test can be used with a spinning reel.  Click Link Below For Full Story!

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