Creation of reel-spool winder? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T13:45:44Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/creation-of-reel-spool-winder?feed=yes&xn_auth=noAnd the project begins with…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-18:2036984:Comment:5584242014-10-18T19:34:41.506ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
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<p>And the project begins with a leftover piece of pine board, with a few spare pieces of woods, just to be hindered by missing cutting tools. Can't seem to recall who I let my woodworking tools borrowed over a year ago. *sigh* another few hundred out the…</p>
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<p>And the project begins with a leftover piece of pine board, with a few spare pieces of woods, just to be hindered by missing cutting tools. Can't seem to recall who I let my woodworking tools borrowed over a year ago. *sigh* another few hundred out the door.</p> before I attach my line to th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-14:2036984:Comment:5575472014-10-14T01:26:25.296Zcarl hendrixhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>before I attach my line to the reel; Leo;; I straighten it out. then start to wind it in;; drop the rod tip;; a little; see if its going to twist;; if it does ; I rotate the spool;; wind it up;; that way; it takes pretty much all of the twist out</p>
<p>before I attach my line to the reel; Leo;; I straighten it out. then start to wind it in;; drop the rod tip;; a little; see if its going to twist;; if it does ; I rotate the spool;; wind it up;; that way; it takes pretty much all of the twist out</p> My sentiments exactly.
I land…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-14:2036984:Comment:5576452014-10-14T01:13:11.968ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>My sentiments exactly.</p>
<p>I landed that big, pissed off gar recently on 6# mono with 4# leader. It was worrisome I admit, but I just let the drag do the work and pumped the fish to me when I could.</p>
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<p>I like this gadget, because I like gadgets. Ill probably never have one, however.</p>
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<p>PS on a slightly different, but related note: I leave my old line on the reel.</p>
<p>I use it as BACKING, winding the needed amount of new line on top. If I get a fish so big that…</p>
<p>My sentiments exactly.</p>
<p>I landed that big, pissed off gar recently on 6# mono with 4# leader. It was worrisome I admit, but I just let the drag do the work and pumped the fish to me when I could.</p>
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<p>I like this gadget, because I like gadgets. Ill probably never have one, however.</p>
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<p>PS on a slightly different, but related note: I leave my old line on the reel.</p>
<p>I use it as BACKING, winding the needed amount of new line on top. If I get a fish so big that it strips it all off, Im probably in trouble anyway.</p> So many methods to the madnes…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-14:2036984:Comment:5576902014-10-14T00:49:57.635ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>So many methods to the madness. Some like to go for counter-clockwise off-spool to clockwise reel, and vice versa, to negate the possible twisting. The only viable resolution to the madness is to straighten the line out, allow the twisting to completely unravel using the swivel, or allowing the line to untangle in the water when you're on a boat, and reel in tightly. Oh, the wonderful nightmares that this bring back..</p>
<p>So many methods to the madness. Some like to go for counter-clockwise off-spool to clockwise reel, and vice versa, to negate the possible twisting. The only viable resolution to the madness is to straighten the line out, allow the twisting to completely unravel using the swivel, or allowing the line to untangle in the water when you're on a boat, and reel in tightly. Oh, the wonderful nightmares that this bring back..</p> I just put line on in the sam…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5576382014-10-13T23:35:14.745ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>I just put line on in the same direction it comes off the spool. If my reel turns clockwise, I flip the spool until the line comes off clockwise also. If my reel turns counter-clockwise, I reverse the spool. I think all of my reels turn counter clockwise when viewed from the rod handle.</p>
<p>And keep the line tight.</p>
<p>I just put line on in the same direction it comes off the spool. If my reel turns clockwise, I flip the spool until the line comes off clockwise also. If my reel turns counter-clockwise, I reverse the spool. I think all of my reels turn counter clockwise when viewed from the rod handle.</p>
<p>And keep the line tight.</p> I'll keep that in mind. Thank…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5574802014-10-13T23:00:30.240ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>I'll keep that in mind. Thanks Jim. Looks like your idea revises my design of board for the better.</p>
<p>I'll keep that in mind. Thanks Jim. Looks like your idea revises my design of board for the better.</p> leo-i have something similar…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5575422014-10-13T22:56:23.720Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>leo-i have something similar to that homemade version.some one gave it to me and i never tried it.i just run my line thru the first guide and use a piece of cloth to pinch the line as i reel to keep tension.for mono apinning line i always have the label facing up.seems that is the way it is meant to come off the spool.if the coils start to twist i flip it over.</p>
<p>leo-i have something similar to that homemade version.some one gave it to me and i never tried it.i just run my line thru the first guide and use a piece of cloth to pinch the line as i reel to keep tension.for mono apinning line i always have the label facing up.seems that is the way it is meant to come off the spool.if the coils start to twist i flip it over.</p> You nailed everything on the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5576852014-10-13T22:20:49.981ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>You nailed everything on the head Jim, especially the ensuring of the line nice and tight onto the reel's spool. Pet peeve of mine. Learn from years of bird's nesting issue using bait casters. Loose line, and spend more hours on the lines than fishing.</p>
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<p>However, just like you, it's not I who fish. I have a family, extended families, and friends who borrowed, and continue to borrow my gears. Thus, the tools designed are primarily for them, and of course, saving me the sanity in…</p>
<p>You nailed everything on the head Jim, especially the ensuring of the line nice and tight onto the reel's spool. Pet peeve of mine. Learn from years of bird's nesting issue using bait casters. Loose line, and spend more hours on the lines than fishing.</p>
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<p>However, just like you, it's not I who fish. I have a family, extended families, and friends who borrowed, and continue to borrow my gears. Thus, the tools designed are primarily for them, and of course, saving me the sanity in dealing with the craziness as well once the days are over. I purchase spools of mono, between 800yd to 3000yd, moderate-low end. They're cheap, so, yes, I purchased them by the giant spools, and replace when needed to: Trilene XT, Cajun Red Line, Spider, and indulged myself with Power Pro and Maxima. At times, I grinned while handling over my valuable braided line rigs to beginners because I ran out of rookie's gears. I'm one of those organizing freaks, who need to straighten things out, even when there's only a bit of twists here and there, to ensure optimal functionality. Not sure if it's my OCD from disciplinary background, or it's just my envision to see things all pan out properly.</p> if you put line on correctly…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5575392014-10-13T21:50:28.517Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>if you put line on correctly you should not have any memory or twisting.unless you are using low quality or old line.most twist comes from reeling while the fish is taking line or when mono gets stretched from fighting lots of fish or fighting large fish on light line.if you fight large fish on light line and they take a lot of line change your line often.buy bulk spools way cheaper.when a fish is taking line let your drag do its job.dont reel in.you cant gain any line by reeling against the…</p>
<p>if you put line on correctly you should not have any memory or twisting.unless you are using low quality or old line.most twist comes from reeling while the fish is taking line or when mono gets stretched from fighting lots of fish or fighting large fish on light line.if you fight large fish on light line and they take a lot of line change your line often.buy bulk spools way cheaper.when a fish is taking line let your drag do its job.dont reel in.you cant gain any line by reeling against the drag all you are doing is twisting and straining your line.engage the bail by hand,especially with braid.braid has to be put on carefully.some mono backing.not alot and must be put on TIGHT.if your having trouble have your local tackle shop do it,line is the most important thing besides a hook.i have seen people fish with a beer bottle,line and a hook.and fish pretty well.spend 100s on a rod and reel.without line its just a fancy stick.sorry for the rant but nothing gets me going more than fishing with some one who is fouling their line all day</p> Jim, planning on creating a m…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-10-13:2036984:Comment:5574782014-10-13T21:20:10.706ZLeo Nguyenhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LeoNguyen
<p>Jim, planning on creating a multi-purpose tool for all types of reels. I have yet to see any design that allows you to respool the line back onto the main/empty spool, so you can fix the issue with the bird's nest/tangling/straightening issue from the reel's spool. Respooling by hand from reel to the main spool is a daunting task, where the line gets clumped up all over the place. I plan on installing a guide that allows the main spool to be rotated backwards, as the guide neatly direct the…</p>
<p>Jim, planning on creating a multi-purpose tool for all types of reels. I have yet to see any design that allows you to respool the line back onto the main/empty spool, so you can fix the issue with the bird's nest/tangling/straightening issue from the reel's spool. Respooling by hand from reel to the main spool is a daunting task, where the line gets clumped up all over the place. I plan on installing a guide that allows the main spool to be rotated backwards, as the guide neatly direct the line onto the spool. Thus, ideas from inventive minds like yours is much appreciated. Something of a first unique design to post into BBG as the BBG Swiss Fishing Tools.</p>