Graham Braithwaite
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Could anyone please tell me the best way of loading line on to my reel so that I get it just set at about 1mm above the edge of the spool? I understand that that's the best 'setting' to have it (and if it isn't could you advise me what is?) as it enables the line to fly off with the minimum amount of effort or fuss.
Also, I loaded some line on to my new reel last year and I didn't seem to get it packed up tightly enough. The line ended up like a very loose ball of wool and was coming off in all directions, but when I did it again and kept some real tension on it it ended up making a twirly 'corkscrew' or 'telephone line' shape and was virtually useless from then on.
I've just a couple of lovely new rods, and a smart new reel, so I'd be grateful if anyone could help me to sort it out correctly right from the start this time.
Also, I loaded some line on to my new reel last year and I didn't seem to get it packed up tightly enough. The line ended up like a very loose ball of wool and was coming off in all directions, but when I did it again and kept some real tension on it it ended up making a twirly 'corkscrew' or 'telephone line' shape and was virtually useless from then on.
I've just a couple of lovely new rods, and a smart new reel, so I'd be grateful if anyone could help me to sort it out correctly right from the start this time.