Graham Marsden
Editor Emeritus
This is a dedicated thread for discussing article: Loading Lines on Reels, Part 2 - Fixed Spool Reels
Jeff
I used to load my reels as you describe with line coming off the spool the same way it goes onto the reel. However, Shimano instructions state that line should be loaded using 'the pencil through the middle' method due to the design of their rollers.
Any thoughts on this anyone?
Hiya Woody,What can happen is the line beneath develops a set and coils off. Also, it is squashed unde the tension of the line above and this can seem like a twist, but in reality, it's just deformed.
It's surprising how many people will change a line when there's no real need to.