You want to take the time to properly spool your fishing line to ensure that the line will go out smoothly and help you catch that fish. The first step you can use is to lay down the pole and open up the bail. You can then take the monofilament line and feed it right through the first eyelet of the rod of your choice. You need to take this time to make sure the fishing line is coming off the filler spool in the same method that it goes onto the spinning reel. So, if it is coming off in a counterclockwise motion, you need it to continue going in that same direction.
The reason that you want to match these actions is because it will lessen the risk of getting knots and twists in the line as well. Once the line is through that first eyelet, you will need to tie one overhand knot right at the end of the line before wrapping the line around the spool and tying two more of those same overhand knots. Pull on the main line to get everything nice and tight before you trim off the tag end.
Once the fishing line is secured over to the spool, close the bail and then add some tension to the line. You can add this tension either by holding the line near the first eyelet or by pinching your fingers together. Make sure that the filler spool is flat here with the label facing up before you can start reeling. Make sure that while you reel, the line releases nice and smooth from the package. If you notice that the line is twisting, stop reeling right away. You can pull off some of the line from the reel, flip the filler spool, and then begin the process again. This should be enough to change the direction of the line and get it back to normal. Continue with this until all the lines are on the reel.
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