Will Bass Pro spool my reel?
Bass pro will spool it with the line of your choice, just select your line and hand it to the fishing staff behind the counter and they will even put a mono backer then braided of your choice on for you no charge and no charge for the backer.
Do you need to soak fishing line before spooling?
Always prior to spooling up with mono, leave your line submerged in a bucket of warm water. This will allow the water to soak into the line helping not only when you come to wind the line on but also allowing the line to bed down property on your spool.
How much line do you put on a trolling reel?
It’s not necessary to fill the entire reel with 12 pound line. Instead top dress the reel using 150-200 yards of line that brings the reel to full capacity.
Can I add a line counter to a reel?
Rod is fine, reels function ok but the line counter itself is worthless. They would work ok for longline trolling or where precision depth control is not a factor.
How much line should I put on my counter reel?
Line counters are designed to be the most accurate with a full spool of line. I started out by spooling 800′ according to the line counter which put it at about 1/3 full on the spool, set the counter to zero and walked out to 100′ mark and looked at my counter and it said 165′!
Why is my fishing line curly?
For as long as monofilament line has been available for fishing, anglers have battled line memory. Fishing line memory is what happens when monofilament line sits on a spool. It develops curls, which can reduce casting distance and increase the chances for snarls or tangles.
How much does it cost to re spool a reel?
Registered. Tuffline costs about $12 per 100 yards.
How much does it cost to get a reel spooled at Bass Pro?
| Labor + Parts | Description |
|---|---|
| $20.95 | Per reel |
| $22.95 | Penn 115, 4/0 to 9/0 |
| $35.00 | Saltwater (lever drag) |
How much does cabelas charge to spool a reel?
Our labor charges start at $20.95 plus parts per reel, return shipping and handling is $7.95 for the first reel, $1.50 for each additional reel. Shipping costs are for the U.S. only.
Does tackle shop spool?
Do stores respool fishing line on reels? – Quora. Like Wally-mart? no, so why would you buy your fishing line from them and not your local Mom & Pop Tackle Shop. They will re-spool your reel, make sure it’s the right line for your needs, and give you tons of good advice on local fishing.
Why does my fishing line tangle when I cast?
Slack fishing line is a big culprit when it comes to line tangles. As you reel in slack line, this creates loose coils on your spool. When you cast, these loose coils will come off the spool quickly compared to the line around it, causing the coils to overlap on themselves as they leave the reel and tangle up.
Why does fishing line jump off the reel?
If there is too much line on the reel, the line may absorb water or get more brittle and take up more space on the reel. You will then have line slipping off the edge of the spool on casts and causing tangles and backlashes.