what a difference a good line makes

[xenon]

for what it's worth I trap the line between my knees-this gives enough tension.
Now, does anyone know a fluoro carbon line which does not handle like cheese wire?

[Simon Dickinson]

Originally Posted by barbelboi

Simon, as most fixed spool reels turn in a clockwise direction then you need to load your line off the new spool in an anti-clockwise direction.Always load fishing line onto a reel the opposite way to which the carriage rotates to stop the line from twisting. IMO if you do this and use decent line the bucket of water is not needed.
Jerry

I knew it was one or the other Jerry lol!