Thanks for this video, I was always brought up using the old pencil through the spool method which explains a lot of frustration! I use a lot of spinning Vibrax type spinners which have an effect on the line after a while but this has certainly prolonged the life of the line.
i got mad at mine today. i wish i seen this video. i had zebco monofil line and it twisted like crazy. went and got some braided spider wire and it seemed to have fixed my problem. i didnt spool it like you did though. do you think i will have a problem with twisting using spider wire?
@tapap84 . - although it would have been better to follow this method, the spider wire is more forgiving than mono, so you'll be o.k. We have a video as well for spooling braid and the key here is to make sure you start off with some sort of backing first - such as spool up with 5 or 6 wraps of mono, then use a uni-knot and then continue spooling with braid. You need a backing or your line will "slip" on you and be loose - like having zero drag.
@sampson2269 So glad you enjoyed our video and thanks for taking time to write to us....it makes our efforts very worth while. Until next time good luck and good fishing!
@TheAirSoftDude45 We practice catch and release and we also practice catch and keep - eating fish is very good for you and they are a part of our weekly diet.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.
I've tried this a few times with mono & it works great but my concern is it looks like the line gets weakened after snugging it up!! Is this only good for braided lines? I've tried moistening it like a regular fishing knot, but it still looks weakened!! Thanks for the good tips... keep them coming!!
@trc460 Glad you are enjoying our videos and we have plenty more coming! Mono does weaken, so try to use fluorocarbon instead. You can spool up this same way and you will notice a big difference. For braided lines, you can spool up the same way, but will need to start off with a backing first - we have a short video which will explain this for you in detail. Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water!
Thanks I was looking for a good start to finish guide on how to spool my reel. I am curious on your thoughts about different types of line though. What do you think it best for bass fishing in a small lake? I was thinking of trying a 10 lb fluorocarbon but I'm wondering your thoughts on that. Thanks.
@oneshotkill559 Thanks for the feedback - we'll try to get a bit closer next time..... thanks for tuning in and until next time good luck and good fishing.
@oneshotkill559 .........not a problem.......we are just happy to help and if you or your brother have any questions, just let us know. We do appreciate you writing in and hope you have a great fall season of fishing!
@AdrianDotis It's always best to have someone hold the spool for you, but if not, you can put the spool on the ground and just ensure it is wrapping off properly.
@abbott5150 If you have a vice, you can rig it up to hold your spool, but if worse comes to worse, place the spool on the ground and follow the same process.....it sure is easier though, if you ave someone hold the spool for you.
I've seen some people just wrap three times around the spool and tie a knot. Any thoughts on this, comparing the two methods (the other method seen in your video with the lasso)?
@bigjallday1 Thanks for sharing this alternative method with us - we have not tried this system, but it seems as though it should work. The lasso method though, is very neat and effective.
@ThanhCuTi That's not what I meant. LOL... I was about to spool my line but didn't know how, thus the reason I found your clip. Got mine done last night. Thanks a bunch
Great video, I have been fishing for a while but never learned how to spool line onto my own reels. Video was easy to follow step by step and got it in no time at all. Thanks!
@ 1:08 When putting the lasso on the fishing reel with the extra line that have the basic knot do I pull the main fishing line hard all the way so that the extra line will stop at the lasso? If I'm correct when doing so .... my fishing line sorta twist around making my fishing line look all twisted .... if I'm wrong correct me please ....
when you put the line on the spool and you pool on the line to bring in the knot as it will lock in . Does it matter where it locks at ? I mean is it ok to lock at the top of the spool or at the bottom or does it matter ? I am having a issue where my line is always reaching the top of my bail even if i dont put enough line on my spool.
@keegan0000 in this case, you will want to make sure the knot is on the low side of your spool, so that it will help offset the unevenness of your line spooling. It sounds like your reel is not spooling up properly, as the line on your spool should be evenly distributed - but give this a try and see if it helps.
@thundermistlures thanks for the tip . Ya i tried starting from the bottom side of the spool working my way up but it looks like my spool is taking big jump from bottom to top and then back to the bottom . I do get however good spacing from the bottom of the spool but the top is getting filled up .
@pbgeegee one way to get rid of line twist is to slow troll in a boat and let out all your line, with no lure or weight on it - just line. They, bring it back in slowly. If you do not have a boat, you can do this in your back yard - let out all your line and then slowly bring it in.
Thanks for the informative video. Last night, I spooled up my new Shimano reel based on your instructions and was rewarded with a successful morning of fishing today.
I used Berkley Trilene (8 lb), and I found that I had to keep the label side of the spool facing *away* from me to ensure the line hung to the right. I also had to crank fairly slowly to avoid tangles.
@heavenlyfodder Gald you enjoyed the video and that everything went well for you - sounds like you had a great day of fishing as well :) thanks for writing in and until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@krimd00t Glad you enjoyed the video and that we were able to help. Thanks for taking time to write to us and until next time good luck and good fishing!
@jeffrussell13 You can use 20 lb Trilene, but the XL would be better than the XT - once you start to use heavier line, such as 20 lb test on a spinning reel, it has a tendency to coil up and become "wiry" - at least the XL may be a bit more forgiving.
Honestly? Practically worthless. The only thing that matters is how does the line come off the spool, and how does the line go onto the reel. The closest we came to being told this is to let the line hang on the right side, suggesting a ccw movement as it comes off. But, from the same viewpoint (the viewpoint of the person operating the reel), which way does the bail rotate?
@WoodyNFla34482 I'm not sure, but I would assume that the bail rotates clockwise when looking down on it. That would make sense if you are unloading the line from the spool and loading it on to the reel, since then the rotations are opposite one another. That's how every spinner I have is anyway.
And how is this video practically worthless? You can't see the benefit the tangling your line behind the boat to get twists out? I think that's a great idea, but I never thought to do that before.
@WoodyNFla34482 From the viewpoint of the person operating the reel, the line needs to come off the line dispenser, in the same direction that the reel is spinning, Sorry you did not find our video helpful, but thanks for taking time to write to us.....until next time good luck and good fishing.
Thanks for the video, I never knew how to properly spool a reel. Seeing these tips should make fishing a lot more fun without dealing with line twist.
Sir I really need your help...I'm a newbie so im gonna ask a stupid question =D what I bought a Mitchel Rod Premium2 long 12" - 14" and a mitchel X800 Reel, I need to know if i can use this gears in Dropshot fishing? and what line do i need to use?? please i need your help I really want fishing and I wanna start in a good way thank you
@Justin280107 You can drop shot rig with this set up if you want to, and also, 8 lb to 10 lb test monofilament line would be a good line to start with. Stren is a good brand and Bass Pro also has their own brand called Excel, and it is economical and very good also.
Be sure to check out our Thundermist Fishing Tips web site as we have plenty more tips for you there, that you may find very helpful. Until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@lapointeric It does not matter if your are reeling left handed or right handed - the key is the rotation of the spool and on most spinning reels, that would mean that if you are facing the spool of line, it should be hanging down on the right.
Hope this helps & thanks for taking time to write to us and for tuning in.
Until next time, good luck and good fishing.
P>S> we also have more tips for you at our Thundermist Fishing tips web site
when i want to spool my spinning reel always the top of the reel has more line than the bottom so its crooked. how do u do it to have the line go evenly throughout the reel
@hrazdan91205 Sometimes the reels are off a bit and this causes the problem you are having, so you may need a new reel - however -
Another possible problem could be, when you tie on your line on to your empty spool, the knot may cause this problem to occur. So try ensuring that the knot is on the back of your spool, then begin to spool up.
Also, you may want to ensure that your spool is on correctly.
when i want to spool my spinning reel always the top of the reel has more line than the bottom so its crooked. how do u do it to have the line go evenly throughout the ree
When filling up your spinning reel, you will want to be sure not to fill your spool to the top, but rather, leave about 1/6th of an inch of space, between your line and the spool.
This will ensure that you have maximized the amount of line in your spool, but yet, not overfill it.
Just about to spool up to go slam some Rainbows and decided to have a look to see the best way to spool up would be. Used your tips and am heading to Meaford Ontario.
I have a tip which I sorta stumbled upon today for DEspooling a spool. Grab a "Square Head" (Robertson) Screewdriver and a Power Drill. Stick the screewdriver in the power drill and tie your line to the metal neck of the screewdriver. Set your drag to super loose and drill away! The line will then slide of the screewdriver.
@thundermistlures Hey no problem. Also, you can then put the plastic line holder on the screewdriver in the drill and point it at you to spool your real.
Slammed some nice bows last night! 3 of us went and within 3 hours we were each at our limit. Biggest one caught was by my Uncle and it was 7lbs. 12oz. We fished all night and bottom sat using Brown roe. 7 eggs, 3 floaties and some split shots about 8"-12" up the line to cast. Looking forward to some nice fillets tonight mmm...
Hey, Lucis is great, and ThunderMist Lures videos are so helpful for me. Thanks.
Here is my tip to prevent line twist. This works on monofiliment line. Spool the line on the reel in the same direction as it draws off the spool as in this video. Then secure the end of the line to the spool and remove the full spool from the reel. Rest the reel spool top down in a bowl of hot tap water to cover all the line on the spool. The heat make line remember the new spool. If this fails please tell me.
awesome vid!! just bought a couple of new rods and reels and tackle and line etc and this is perfect for me to get it right first time every time!! thanks heaps!!
awesome vid!! just bought a couple of new rods and reels and tackle and line etc and this is perfect for me to get it right first time every time!! thanks heaps!!
@nkazahaya A spinning reel that holds 110 yds to 150 yards of 8 lb mono would be a good size reel to use....depending also on what you are fishing for.
Personally, the smaller reel which holds about 110 lbs of 8 lb test would be ideal - but if you are fishing for bigger game fish that will be taking out plenty of line and taking long runs, then the larger size whihc hold around 150 yds would be best.
im sry but is lucas someone you know? cause if not id like to be fishing with you guys or something haha but you should do a episode on baitcaster reels/rods or combo...cause i was thinking of going to a baitcaster to have in my artillery for fishing..and is sufix line as good as it says..and um..oh yeah!..can you make a episode on salmon fishing/making eggs for salmon fishing then rigging it?..thank you!!
@Reptilesandfish Nice to hear from you . We have a video on using a bait caster which you may find interesting - you can find it on our channel or on our Thundermist fishing tips web site.
Suffix line is good, as are many others.
Thanks for your suggestion on the salmon eggs. we will keep that in mind & try to do an episode on it for you.
Thansk for writing in and for tuning in - until next time, good luck and good fishing!
@wibblemu9 Try fishing in early morning or evening into dark. The fish will come closer to shore within casting distance at these times. To take fish, you may try a few ways - still-fishing with a 3-way rig - casting using spoons - casting a jig and work it along bottom. Casting a body bait (crank bait) will work provided that it's heavy enough to allow you long casts.Try to cast as far as you can using longer rods. If you're using cut-bait or natural bait, change your bait evey half hour.Thanks
Thanks for this video, I was always brought up using the old pencil through the spool method which explains a lot of frustration! I use a lot of spinning Vibrax type spinners which have an effect on the line after a while but this has certainly prolonged the life of the line.
Thanks again and Cheers from Tasmania, Australia!
mdalton77 3 days ago
@mdalton77 Great to hear from you in Autralia - I grew up the same way (the pencil method) you will notice a huge difference with this method.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water down under :)
thundermistlures 2 days ago
@thundermistlures Sorry for the Typo - meant to spell Australia
thundermistlures 2 days ago
lucas looks like he wants to be fishing instend of spooling line
buckkiller1247 1 week ago
@buckkiller1247 .....I think you're right :)
Thanks for tuning in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 1 week ago
i got mad at mine today. i wish i seen this video. i had zebco monofil line and it twisted like crazy. went and got some braided spider wire and it seemed to have fixed my problem. i didnt spool it like you did though. do you think i will have a problem with twisting using spider wire?
tapap84 3 weeks ago
@tapap84 . - although it would have been better to follow this method, the spider wire is more forgiving than mono, so you'll be o.k. We have a video as well for spooling braid and the key here is to make sure you start off with some sort of backing first - such as spool up with 5 or 6 wraps of mono, then use a uni-knot and then continue spooling with braid. You need a backing or your line will "slip" on you and be loose - like having zero drag.
thundermistlures 3 weeks ago
great video, thanks
195850 1 month ago
@195850 Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on the water in 2012!
thundermistlures 1 month ago
Love your video's they are very helpful, thanks for taking the time out of your day to make these video's.
sampson2269 1 month ago
@sampson2269 So glad you enjoyed our video and thanks for taking time to write to us....it makes our efforts very worth while. Until next time good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 month ago
are you guys catch and release?
TheAirSoftDude45 1 month ago
@TheAirSoftDude45 We practice catch and release and we also practice catch and keep - eating fish is very good for you and they are a part of our weekly diet.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 1 month ago
I've tried this a few times with mono & it works great but my concern is it looks like the line gets weakened after snugging it up!! Is this only good for braided lines? I've tried moistening it like a regular fishing knot, but it still looks weakened!! Thanks for the good tips... keep them coming!!
trc460 2 months ago
@trc460 Glad you are enjoying our videos and we have plenty more coming! Mono does weaken, so try to use fluorocarbon instead. You can spool up this same way and you will notice a big difference. For braided lines, you can spool up the same way, but will need to start off with a backing first - we have a short video which will explain this for you in detail. Thanks for writing in and good lcuk on the water!
thundermistlures 2 months ago
Thanks I was looking for a good start to finish guide on how to spool my reel. I am curious on your thoughts about different types of line though. What do you think it best for bass fishing in a small lake? I was thinking of trying a 10 lb fluorocarbon but I'm wondering your thoughts on that. Thanks.
jealuffaguS 3 months ago
@jealuffaguS Actually, 10 lb fluorocarbon is a great choice to spool up with - it will easily handle the bass you are fishing for - good choice!
thundermistlures 3 months ago
@thundermistlures Great. Thanks for the advice. I will try it out.
jealuffaguS 3 months ago
@jealuffaguS Glad you enjoyed the video and you will love this method for spooling up - it works great!
thundermistlures 3 months ago
thanks man!!
juventus90fan 3 months ago
@juventus90fan You're welcome! Good fishing to you!
thundermistlures 3 months ago
show it closer retard
to the reel
oneshotkill559 4 months ago
@oneshotkill559 Thanks for the feedback - we'll try to get a bit closer next time..... thanks for tuning in and until next time good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 4 months ago
@thundermistlures sorry my lil brother is a dumbass.
oneshotkill559 4 months ago
@oneshotkill559 .........not a problem.......we are just happy to help and if you or your brother have any questions, just let us know. We do appreciate you writing in and hope you have a great fall season of fishing!
thundermistlures 4 months ago
@oneshotkill559 wow,sorry but if you didn't understand this video you are the retard here :|
dmanmoka 4 months ago
@TheRevitGuru Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write - hope you have many great days on the water!
thundermistlures 5 months ago
If i cant find a Lucas will a Rob or a Wendy work?
Grayzer86 5 months ago
@Grayzer86 They'll work fine just as well :). Good fishing!
thundermistlures 5 months ago
That kid looks like he's on suicide street
Slyraider100 5 months ago
@Slyraider100 Hopefully he is not (on suicide street) He's just a kid. Give him a break !
Keep fishing Lucas !
WillieB1945 5 months ago
if i dont have a Lucas, laying on the floor works, right?
AdrianDotis 6 months ago
@AdrianDotis It's always best to have someone hold the spool for you, but if not, you can put the spool on the ground and just ensure it is wrapping off properly.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
@thundermistlures Lol @ "If I don't have a Lucas" hahahaha
Spring2784 5 months ago
Laid it on the floor and no problems...worked out fine. Thank you for the tip !
abbott5150 6 months ago
@abbott5150 You're welcome! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
more Lucas please
73ebag 6 months ago
what if you dont have someone to hold the spool of line ?
abbott5150 6 months ago
@abbott5150 If you have a vice, you can rig it up to hold your spool, but if worse comes to worse, place the spool on the ground and follow the same process.....it sure is easier though, if you ave someone hold the spool for you.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
I've seen some people just wrap three times around the spool and tie a knot. Any thoughts on this, comparing the two methods (the other method seen in your video with the lasso)?
bigjallday1 6 months ago
@bigjallday1 Thanks for sharing this alternative method with us - we have not tried this system, but it seems as though it should work. The lasso method though, is very neat and effective.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Thanks!
eggolise 6 months ago
@eggolise No problem...good fishing!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
The dumbo at BPS did a poor job spooling my reel, so I came here, and it seemed to work, went fishing, and no bird nesting, thanks!
hskrpwr69 6 months ago
@hskrpwr69 Glad to hear! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Thanks, for the vid... im ready to go mackerel fishing friday!
TheAcadien67 6 months ago
@TheAcadien67 Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you have a great time with the mackerel!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Finally. Someone got it right. They key is to make sure "the line hangs to the right of the spool."
- Quick question: should there be some tension line as it's spooled on the the spinner?
Many thanks.
lagarcia85 6 months ago
@lagarcia85 Glad you enjoyed the video and when spooling up, just apply a bit of pressure as the line passes through your fingers.
Thanks again for tuning in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Finally. Someone got it right. They key is to make sure "the line hangs to the right of the spool."
- Quick question: should there be some tension applied to the line as it's spooled on the the spinner?
Many thanks.
lagarcia85 6 months ago
Kid is a stud
10majfar 6 months ago
@10majfar Thanks for tuning in and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 6 months ago
@thundermistlures
I initially had problems with line unwrapping around the reel pit, but after doing it this way it seems to be fine, thanks for the video
10majfar 6 months ago
@10majfar That's great! Good fishing to you!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Huh. So thats what I have been doing wrong. Couldnt figure it out before.
BigButter99 6 months ago
@BigButter99 Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write to us! Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Good stuff. Thank you!
tkekittles 6 months ago
@tkekittles You're welcome! Good fishing to you!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Thanks mate l couln't understand how the line kept twisting but l tried this way and it worked first time
TheDubSTEPboi 6 months ago
@TheDubSTEPboi Excellent! Good fishing to you!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
do you have other fishing videos if so would you mind sending them to me. My address is alhassan.t@hotmail.co.uk cheers
TheDubSTEPboi 6 months ago
@TheDubSTEPboi We just sent you an e-mail with a link to our Thundermist Fishing Tips web site, as well as our YouTube channel.
Thanks for writing in and good fishing!
thundermistlures 6 months ago
Thanks For The Tips ^_^
fankaiwen 7 months ago
@fankaiwen Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write to us! Until next time good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 7 months ago
@thundermistlures Thank you, I will have a great fishing
fankaiwen 7 months ago
I'm just about to do this but clueless of how to. Thanks
ThanhCuTi 7 months ago
@ThanhCuTi Sorry we were not able to help - but thanks for taking time to write to us and for tuning in.
Hope your summer is going well and that you are having many great days on the water
thundermistlures 7 months ago
@ThanhCuTi That's not what I meant. LOL... I was about to spool my line but didn't know how, thus the reason I found your clip. Got mine done last night. Thanks a bunch
ThanhCuTi 7 months ago
Thanks for the info. It saved me some hassle!
GameGlide 7 months ago
@GameGlide Glad it helped! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
Great video, I have been fishing for a while but never learned how to spool line onto my own reels. Video was easy to follow step by step and got it in no time at all. Thanks!
rapalafisher18 7 months ago
@rapalafisher18 Excellent! Good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
cheers dude great advice
hamstermanable 7 months ago
@hamstermanable Glad it came in handy for you. Thanks!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
thanks man great video
fishingmasterxy 7 months ago
@fishingmasterxy Thanks & good fishing to you!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
VERY COOL
kryptoniterxn117 7 months ago
@kryptoniterxn117 Thanks! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
Thank you very much!
Dualcats2 7 months ago
@Dualcats2 You're very welcome! Good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
lucas looks excited
nikrox101 7 months ago
@nikrox101 Thanks for taking time to write and for tuning in to our videos! Until next time, good lcuk and good fishing!
thundermistlures 7 months ago
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Clear, concise, perfect..thx
donds5161 7 months ago
Clear, concise, perfect..thx
donds5161 7 months ago
@donds5161 Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write to us.
Until next time good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 7 months ago
Lucas dont be shy!
BoMlXdrap 8 months ago 6
@BoMlXdrap Thanks for the encouragement for Lucas - glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 8 months ago
@ 1:08 When putting the lasso on the fishing reel with the extra line that have the basic knot do I pull the main fishing line hard all the way so that the extra line will stop at the lasso? If I'm correct when doing so .... my fishing line sorta twist around making my fishing line look all twisted .... if I'm wrong correct me please ....
Ne3dles 8 months ago
@Ne3dles You are correct with how you are doing this....if you keep your line short, only a bit will be twisted and it will not impact anything.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 8 months ago
when you put the line on the spool and you pool on the line to bring in the knot as it will lock in . Does it matter where it locks at ? I mean is it ok to lock at the top of the spool or at the bottom or does it matter ? I am having a issue where my line is always reaching the top of my bail even if i dont put enough line on my spool.
keegan0000 8 months ago
@keegan0000 in this case, you will want to make sure the knot is on the low side of your spool, so that it will help offset the unevenness of your line spooling. It sounds like your reel is not spooling up properly, as the line on your spool should be evenly distributed - but give this a try and see if it helps.
thundermistlures 8 months ago
@thundermistlures thanks for the tip . Ya i tried starting from the bottom side of the spool working my way up but it looks like my spool is taking big jump from bottom to top and then back to the bottom . I do get however good spacing from the bottom of the spool but the top is getting filled up .
keegan0000 8 months ago
if you have line twist what can you do about it?
pbgeegee 8 months ago
@pbgeegee one way to get rid of line twist is to slow troll in a boat and let out all your line, with no lure or weight on it - just line. They, bring it back in slowly. If you do not have a boat, you can do this in your back yard - let out all your line and then slowly bring it in.
Good luck
thundermistlures 8 months ago
poor lucas he seems like Rapist :)
DavidKedd 8 months ago
Great demo. I always wanted to know the correct way to spool the line. I'm always getting snarled up! Great video, thanks!
Frazzled2011 8 months ago
@Frazzled2011 Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you have many great days on the water!
thundermistlures 8 months ago
terrible viddddddddddddddddddeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mryellow1b 8 months ago
@mryellow1b Sorry to hear you did not like our video - thanks for tuning in though and for taking time to write to us.
Until next time, good lcuk and good fishing.
thundermistlures 8 months ago
@thundermistlures sorry i was just mad because i was frustrated about making the "lasso"
mryellow1b 8 months ago
Thanks for the informative video. Last night, I spooled up my new Shimano reel based on your instructions and was rewarded with a successful morning of fishing today.
I used Berkley Trilene (8 lb), and I found that I had to keep the label side of the spool facing *away* from me to ensure the line hung to the right. I also had to crank fairly slowly to avoid tangles.
heavenlyfodder 9 months ago
@heavenlyfodder Gald you enjoyed the video and that everything went well for you - sounds like you had a great day of fishing as well :) thanks for writing in and until next time, good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 8 months ago
Just want to say thank you for the instructions, works out great for novice anglers like myself. And the HD/Close ups are amazing!
krimd00t 9 months ago
@krimd00t Glad you enjoyed the video and that we were able to help. Thanks for taking time to write to us and until next time good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 8 months ago
Can I use 20lb berkley XL trilene?
jeffrussell13 9 months ago
@jeffrussell13 You can use 20 lb Trilene, but the XL would be better than the XT - once you start to use heavier line, such as 20 lb test on a spinning reel, it has a tendency to coil up and become "wiry" - at least the XL may be a bit more forgiving.
Thanks for writing in and good luck.
thundermistlures 8 months ago
Great video.
vadagh 9 months ago
@vadagh So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write to us.
Until next time, good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 9 months ago
Nice job!
mrmarblefalls 10 months ago
@mrmarblefalls Thanks & good fishing!
thundermistlures 10 months ago
Can u put 15pound on a spinning reel?
rcurrier78 10 months ago
@rcurrier78 Yes, you can use 15 lb test line on a spinning rod, but look for a thin diameter line as it will spool up nicer and cast better.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 10 months ago
Honestly? Practically worthless. The only thing that matters is how does the line come off the spool, and how does the line go onto the reel. The closest we came to being told this is to let the line hang on the right side, suggesting a ccw movement as it comes off. But, from the same viewpoint (the viewpoint of the person operating the reel), which way does the bail rotate?
WoodyNFla34482 10 months ago
@WoodyNFla34482 I'm not sure, but I would assume that the bail rotates clockwise when looking down on it. That would make sense if you are unloading the line from the spool and loading it on to the reel, since then the rotations are opposite one another. That's how every spinner I have is anyway.
And how is this video practically worthless? You can't see the benefit the tangling your line behind the boat to get twists out? I think that's a great idea, but I never thought to do that before.
Warghost1000 10 months ago
@WoodyNFla34482 From the viewpoint of the person operating the reel, the line needs to come off the line dispenser, in the same direction that the reel is spinning, Sorry you did not find our video helpful, but thanks for taking time to write to us.....until next time good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 10 months ago
Thanks for the video, I never knew how to properly spool a reel. Seeing these tips should make fishing a lot more fun without dealing with line twist.
Warghost1000 10 months ago
@Warghost1000 We are very glad you enjoyed the video and we hope you have a great year on the water!
thundermistlures 10 months ago
@Warghost1000
I did this and everything got into a kinked up mess.
scottd112467 10 months ago
That poor kid looks morose. Back straight young man, stand up tall and mouth closed! You are on the interwebs!
blatantmisconception 11 months ago 14
@blatantmisconception Thanks for tuning in - good fishing.
thundermistlures 11 months ago
@blatantmisconception Shutup and just watch the video....
HendrixForce 8 months ago
@HendrixForce
HAHAHAHAHA! Right on! Poor kid...
gulfsurfa 8 months ago
Thanks for the very helpful video! Would you recommend the same technique for braided fishing line? (or is this braided line you are using?)
FlorinU 11 months ago
did you put the line through the biggest eye guide of the rod?
MiCx023 11 months ago
@MiCx023 Yes.....I did. In fact, you can feed the line through all the eyes if you want, as this will make it even easier to spool up.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 11 months ago
Sir I really need your help...I'm a newbie so im gonna ask a stupid question =D what I bought a Mitchel Rod Premium2 long 12" - 14" and a mitchel X800 Reel, I need to know if i can use this gears in Dropshot fishing? and what line do i need to use?? please i need your help I really want fishing and I wanna start in a good way thank you
Justin280107 1 year ago
@Justin280107 You can drop shot rig with this set up if you want to, and also, 8 lb to 10 lb test monofilament line would be a good line to start with. Stren is a good brand and Bass Pro also has their own brand called Excel, and it is economical and very good also.
Be sure to check out our Thundermist Fishing Tips web site as we have plenty more tips for you there, that you may find very helpful. Until next time, good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
I assume it should be facing to the left if you're reeling in right handed then?
lapointeric 1 year ago
@lapointeric It does not matter if your are reeling left handed or right handed - the key is the rotation of the spool and on most spinning reels, that would mean that if you are facing the spool of line, it should be hanging down on the right.
Hope this helps & thanks for taking time to write to us and for tuning in.
Until next time, good luck and good fishing.
P>S> we also have more tips for you at our Thundermist Fishing tips web site
thundermistlures 1 year ago
thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much i would be screwed with out u great vid
Dodaderf 1 year ago
@Dodaderf We are very happy that we were able to help - thanks for tuning in and until next time, good luck and good fishing.
P.S> we have plenty more tips on our Thundermist Fishing Tips web site.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
when i want to spool my spinning reel always the top of the reel has more line than the bottom so its crooked. how do u do it to have the line go evenly throughout the reel
hrazdan91205 1 year ago
@hrazdan91205 Sometimes the reels are off a bit and this causes the problem you are having, so you may need a new reel - however -
Another possible problem could be, when you tie on your line on to your empty spool, the knot may cause this problem to occur. So try ensuring that the knot is on the back of your spool, then begin to spool up.
Also, you may want to ensure that your spool is on correctly.
See if this makes a difference.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water
thundermistlures 1 year ago
when i want to spool my spinning reel always the top of the reel has more line than the bottom so its crooked. how do u do it to have the line go evenly throughout the ree
hrazdan91205 1 year ago
hahahahahhaha the kids like wtf hurry up i have a date lol
FunnyShitToday 1 year ago
@FunnyShitToday Actually though, he's very patient. Thanks & good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Thanks for the tip about the Lasoo Knot, I've been using a Slip Knot for years, but your idea is much quicker and not so fiddly.
Tight Lines and Happy Fishing.
theplanetking 1 year ago
@theplanetking Glad you enjoyed the video & the tips - thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
takes a time for loading the good res mode but worths
Akhius 1 year ago
@Akhius Thanks! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
that's cool! thanks a lot man. how much distance should i leave for the reel to prevent over-filled?
yungagnes 1 year ago
@yungagnes Glad you enjoyed the video.
When filling up your spinning reel, you will want to be sure not to fill your spool to the top, but rather, leave about 1/6th of an inch of space, between your line and the spool.
This will ensure that you have maximized the amount of line in your spool, but yet, not overfill it.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Just about to spool up to go slam some Rainbows and decided to have a look to see the best way to spool up would be. Used your tips and am heading to Meaford Ontario.
I have a tip which I sorta stumbled upon today for DEspooling a spool. Grab a "Square Head" (Robertson) Screewdriver and a Power Drill. Stick the screewdriver in the power drill and tie your line to the metal neck of the screewdriver. Set your drag to super loose and drill away! The line will then slide of the screewdriver.
omegalink72 1 year ago
@omegalink72 Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing your de-spooling tips with us and our viewers!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
@thundermistlures Hey no problem. Also, you can then put the plastic line holder on the screewdriver in the drill and point it at you to spool your real.
Slammed some nice bows last night! 3 of us went and within 3 hours we were each at our limit. Biggest one caught was by my Uncle and it was 7lbs. 12oz. We fished all night and bottom sat using Brown roe. 7 eggs, 3 floaties and some split shots about 8"-12" up the line to cast. Looking forward to some nice fillets tonight mmm...
Thanks Again!
omegalink72 1 year ago
Hey, Lucis is great, and ThunderMist Lures videos are so helpful for me. Thanks.
Here is my tip to prevent line twist. This works on monofiliment line. Spool the line on the reel in the same direction as it draws off the spool as in this video. Then secure the end of the line to the spool and remove the full spool from the reel. Rest the reel spool top down in a bowl of hot tap water to cover all the line on the spool. The heat make line remember the new spool. If this fails please tell me.
DAILEYericCaryUSA 1 year ago
@DAILEYericCaryUSA Glad you enjoyed the video and many thanks for sharing your tip with us and our viewers. Much appreciated!
Until next time, good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
MUCH easier to see! Thanks again!
411sponge 1 year ago
@411sponge That's great! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
haha maybe a week ago my friend did the pen thing :P
no wonder his line has been like a slinky each time we go fishing!
NinjaHotPocket 1 year ago
@NinjaHotPocket Thanks for writing in and sharing your friends story with us!
Until next time, good luck on the water.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
awesome vid!! just bought a couple of new rods and reels and tackle and line etc and this is perfect for me to get it right first time every time!! thanks heaps!!
gazzalanche 1 year ago
@gazzalanche Glad to help. Good luck fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
awesome vid!! just bought a couple of new rods and reels and tackle and line etc and this is perfect for me to get it right first time every time!! thanks heaps!!
gazzalanche 1 year ago
What is the ideal spinning reel size for a seven foot rod, medium-light action with 8 pound test flourocarbon?
nkazahaya 1 year ago
@nkazahaya A spinning reel that holds 110 yds to 150 yards of 8 lb mono would be a good size reel to use....depending also on what you are fishing for.
Personally, the smaller reel which holds about 110 lbs of 8 lb test would be ideal - but if you are fishing for bigger game fish that will be taking out plenty of line and taking long runs, then the larger size whihc hold around 150 yds would be best.
Thanks for writing in and good luck on the water!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
@thundermistlures Thanks, I appreciate the help!
nkazahaya 1 year ago
@nkazahaya No problem! Good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
great video, thanks!
fiveohmustang 1 year ago
@fiveohmustang Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking time to write to us - until next time, good luck and good fishing.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Awesome video! and by far better quality then the last one.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with the world.
ajponu 1 year ago
@ajponu Glad you enjoyed this video & thanks for taking time to write to us about the better quality of this video...much appreciated!
Until next time, good lcuk and good fishing.
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Are you related to lucas?
andyart11 1 year ago
@andyart11 Lucas is Ivo's nephew. Thanks!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
im sry but is lucas someone you know? cause if not id like to be fishing with you guys or something haha but you should do a episode on baitcaster reels/rods or combo...cause i was thinking of going to a baitcaster to have in my artillery for fishing..and is sufix line as good as it says..and um..oh yeah!..can you make a episode on salmon fishing/making eggs for salmon fishing then rigging it?..thank you!!
Reptilesandfish 1 year ago
@Reptilesandfish Nice to hear from you . We have a video on using a bait caster which you may find interesting - you can find it on our channel or on our Thundermist fishing tips web site.
Suffix line is good, as are many others.
Thanks for your suggestion on the salmon eggs. we will keep that in mind & try to do an episode on it for you.
Thansk for writing in and for tuning in - until next time, good luck and good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Very interesting video, sometime also expert fishermans could forgot this basic. Thanks!
tubbissimo76 1 year ago
@tubbissimo76 Thanks & good fishing!
thundermistlures 1 year ago
Very interesting video, sometime also expert fishermans can forgot this basic. Thanks!
tubbissimo76 1 year ago
i know this may seem like an odd question, but do you have any tips to fish from the surf in the Caribbean?
wibblemu9 1 year ago
@wibblemu9 Try fishing in early morning or evening into dark. The fish will come closer to shore within casting distance at these times. To take fish, you may try a few ways - still-fishing with a 3-way rig - casting using spoons - casting a jig and work it along bottom. Casting a body bait (crank bait) will work provided that it's heavy enough to allow you long casts.Try to cast as far as you can using longer rods. If you're using cut-bait or natural bait, change your bait evey half hour.Thanks
thundermistlures 1 year ago