Put Line on a Spinning Reel Without Twist

Prepare the reel

Confirm the line rating, mount the reel on a rod, and pass line through the first guide. Open the bail before tying line to the spool.

Load under tension

Close the bail by hand. Hold light, steady tension on the incoming line and turn the handle. Watch for loose coils or loops and correct them before continuing.

Stop before overfilling

Leave a small gap below the spool lip. An overfilled spool sheds loops; an underfilled spool reduces casting distance. Dispose of trimmed line responsibly.

Adapted and expanded from the Instructables guide “How to Put Fishing Line on a Spinning Reel.”