Want to know how to spool a spinning reel? Check out our guide and learn how to put line on your reel and prevent tangles.

In the case of a spinning reel, you don’t want to run a rod or dowel through the spool and allow the spool to spin (like a baitcasting reel’s spool would) as you fill.

How to Spool a Spinning Reel Evenly Another common mistake I notice when folks spool spinning reels is winding line direct from the filler spool onto the reel.