Spool Fishing
How do I spool new fishing line on a spincast reel?
I just bought some new fishing line but I do not know how to spool it correctly. I have a Zebco 202 spincast. I have to do it myself, no taking it to the place where I bought it and having them spool it for me. I'm new to fishing, but absolutely loving it. I used to do it a lot when I was a kid. I now live on a lake in Florida and I want to learn all there is about fishing. Thanks!
Zebco 202 seen here: http://zebco.com/products/202.html
Note: I already took all of the old line out of the reel as a friend who used to fish a lot told me to do that. However, after doing some research, I don't think I was supposed to do that. 
Spincasting Reels: Spincasting reels are loaded in the same manner described for spinning reels below, with one difference. Stop periodically and remove the reel face to be certain the reel isn't over filled. Too much line on a spincasting reel will cause it to jam and tangle.
Spinning Reels: Spinning reels are a bit tricky to refill because they operate on a different principle than baitcasting equipment. Instead of winding line on a revolving spool, a person uses a revolving bail which winds line around a spinning reel's fixed spool. To avoid line twist, load a spinning reel as described. Hold the label of the supply spool toward the face of the spinning reel spool and take in 15 cranks of line while keeping tension on the line. Next, move the reel toward the supply spool to see if the slack line twists. If it does, eliminate twisting by reversing the supply spool before loading the rest of the reel.
With all reels, fill the spool about 1/8th inch from the rim. Less line will make casting difficult, if not impossible. More line will cause the line to backlash or jump off the spool in loose coils. Experts say line twist is the most frequent complaint anglers have about their line. Actually, the twist is a result of some mechanical action that occurs after line is take from the supply spool. A few line twisting factors include: improperly spooling line, fishing with lures that spin line on retrieve, or retrieving fouled lures. If new line is twisted, you can untwist it by dragging it in the water behind a boat. In a few minutes the line will return to its original condition. Today's fishing lines are better than ever, though they can't be expected to last indefinitely. Changing it regularly and correctly, and you will spend more time fishing and less time making up excuses for the big one that got away.
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