I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzfaq.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

B. Latt this was a very informative video. It always amazes me how 2 or 3 guys can describe how to do something & yet 1 guy will do it just a little bit different & it's easier to understand. You my friend are that different guy. Thanks you do a great job on your videos.

I watched this about two or three years ago. I'm glad I found this again. This guy is real. Thanks for posting this video.

"Make sure your line doesn't go under the bar" THANK YOU!! I'm new to baitcasters and you have no idea how long I have looked to figure this out. Sometimes the simplest things experienced people take for common sense is the stuff we noobs need help with the most.

A good tip I use is to run hot water in your sink and drop the new spool of line in and wait couple minutes then start filling your bait caster. It cools down on your reel and changes the memory from 6” to 1”-2”whatever your reel spool size is. Thanx for the video Brian. Fat Fins Friends✌🏻

Learned something new today about putting backing on casting reels. AWESOME channel. Thanks Brian. Your advice works even here in sunny South Africa.

You have just explained what has eluded me for 35 years and made it sound simple. Thanks again.

Brian, you are a natural as teacher . The young anglers need to listen up cause with examples like you the sport is in good shape.

"i've had some of the most intense moments, verbally, with spinning reels..." LOL Oh yeah been there before. Great vid!

Thanks, BLat! Been a real 'adventure' doing this half a dozen other ways, this is simple, and it works. Much love!

Just found you. Your comments about "getting intense" struck home. I'm 71, and used to do a lot of fishing with my dad in my teens and early twenties. Then I stopped. I picked it up again about 6 months ago, and to my surprise, found myself spending an hour or more every time I went fishing, dealing with tackle (mainly line spewing out of control, wrapping around my reel, developing knots, hooking myself or clothes and otherwise making it impossible to enjoy myself, which, as a retired person, is exactly the reason I started fishing again. Now, after screwing up putting my line on my reel, and having to cut the line to get it off, I bought a Pacificsun reel machine, which spins the line as it comes off the package and into my spool. Still problems. I never even noticed these problems when I was younger. Second surpise is I can no longer see the line clearly to tie anything to the end of it. I'm working on a magnifying set up which should help with that problem. ALL I WANT TO DO IS GET TO THE DAMN LAKE, PUT MY BAIT OR SPINNER OR WHATEVER ON THE END, AND CAST , WITHOUT HAVING MY LINE COME OFF THE REEL LIKE A POORLY MADE SLINKY TOY. Even though I managed to screw up spooling a baitcaster reel, I still think that a colorful braided line might be easier to see for tying knots, and also avoiding the demon memory syndrome. At least it might curtail the moments when my wife comes into the room, takes one look at my face and what I'm muttering, and knows enough after 50 years to immediately walk away . I WANT SIMPLE. What do you suggest. I do mostly lake fishing (once my technical problems are resolved. Some stream or creek. Also, what size reel, line, weight of line. THANK YOU.

I've watched quite a few spooling videos, and this is one of the best out here IMO

What’s up Brian! Thanks for taking the time to show us the way you do things, these are always very helpful tips! Hope you and your family are doing well!!

Great info.....Thanks B-Lat!!!! 👍🏾

I really appreciate you sharing your depth of thought and reasonings behind why you do things the way that you do...very insightful and thought-provoking...Cheers

Best video about spooling reels I’ve watched on KZfaq. Thanks Brian!

Love your videos...your delivery is just a couple of people talking fishing but you’re the one droppin the knowledge...thanks B.

Glad you coming clean about backlashing. I prefer to call them professional overruns lol

Good information and vlog. Thank you. Prayers for everyone's safety during these hurricanes!

So glad I found your channel, thanks for the help!

Thanks for the great lesson B-Lat!

You gained a follower my friend. Best explanations to help understand why I was struggling so hard with fluorocarbon on my first baitcaster. Hopefully I can make it work with your tips. My head was about fixing to blow off my shoulders earlier.

Show and tell, can't be beat!! simple, simple, simple!!!

Thanks Blat very informative video. Very well description!

Thank you for the useful tips!! 🎣

Awesome tutorial!! Greatly appreciated. 👍🏾

Once again you have given some very good advice. I actually like to change out my line. I find it relaxing. One thing I like to do with either spinning and baitcasting reel is the next time I hit the water as I'm heading out I let the line off of the reel and then once it's done I bring it back in between my fingers to keep the proper tension. Since the line is wet you won't burn your fingers or ruin the line with I thought spot. Again great video look forward to watching more and to follow you all season.

I have lots of line spooling gadgets these days that I love using, but in the old days I used a cardboard box. put the spool in the box, close the box with line coming out the middle. Works great. I like the suction cup that comes with the Strike King line.

Spinning reels are so great! Thanks for the video, Brian.

Best flouro on baitcaster video ive found. Once again very thorough in your explanations. Thanks man!👍👍🐟🐟

what I really like about your videos I can plug them into my radio in my car and it's almost like listening to a podcast because you talk so much and so I learned a lot just by driving and listening

Also higher end spinning reels have started adding braid ready spools with a gripping rubber type material already attached.

Great information!! Really appreciate you sharing!!

Appreciate the drag tip when pulling line through guides👍

Awesome vid mate, was informative and a pleasure to watch. Cheers

Another killer video man! It’s the little steps that count🤙

Good stuff Brian!

So finally at age 66 I learned why we put the toilet paper on over the top. Thanks guys

I've watched several how to vids on putting line on spinning reels. They pretty much all say the same thing but you, my friend, do it much better. I would leave my bail open and invariably I would get line wrapped around the reel handle or whatever. Thanks for setting me straight on keeping the bail closed and backing off the drag. Your tutorials rock.

Dude you are not alone when it comes to dealing with backlash issues I had trouble with that myself..

Great video and information B-Lat 💯💯

Carefully make a long cast, pull out few more yards of line then place a small piece of electric tape across your spool then reel over it to seat it tight.. no more deep backlashes.. really helps for beginners and windy days..

Good Stuff B-Lat...🎣🌎🇺🇸🦅 Thank’s Man,,!!!

Awesome info man. We were just respooling a few new rods this weekend. Bray and I were just talking about this! Thanks man

I grew up spooling my baitcaster with a pencil through the spool and holding it with my toes.

Good evening Mr. Brian Latimer, I ENJOY ALL Your video's my Friend, this one in particular! LOL! 🙂I do curse when I get a back lash or a wind knot upon your first cast! WTF! LOL! You got diss down to a science, U DA MAN! You gota luv it when a plan comes together my fish'n friend. Thank you for ALL the Helpful Advise, Wisdom, and Knowledge my Fish'n Friend and as always "Keep A Tight Line and Never Stop Fish'n!" LOL!🙂God Bless you and Your Family. Sincerely, Mr. Carl J. Gwizdala aka "DESPERADO".

Dude this is next level honestly. Thanks my man!

Thank you Brian for your informative videos I wish I found your channel earlier you are definitely my favorite

Thanks for the help

I just spooled on some of that SK tour grade. I’m going to giver a go tomorrow. I have just been getting back into fishing, I’m not sure why I haven’t been going. Thanks for the videos!

Totally agree bro. I learned this the hard way when I was fishing in the bassmaster national championship on the red river. Great vid.

I agree and wait to try your tips.

Great tip with the drag to thread your line, also like the tip of using electrical tape to stop the braid from spinning in a spinning reel.

This dude rocks. I want to fish with him. Reminds me of a co-worker I used to have

Excellent tutorial! Great presentation

Sending love from up North in Penna keep up the great fishing watch you lot fellow fisherman Andrew !!!!!!!!!!!

Love it BLAT great vid. Lol I know the struggles

casts great and super strong. really good mono.

Nicely done.

Absolutely awesome video for this rookie angler. Done subscribed and like 👍🏻.

I ordered my first Lew’s reel yesterday. I had left over fluoro i was going to use for backing. Glad i didn’t! Thanks for the help! I may have blamed the reel!

GOOD LOOKING FOR THE NEEDED INFORMATION.👍🏿

Great job of explaining everything, it comes of like “toilet paper,” I love it

Great vid..100% accurate info here..and i love those rods and reels they are gorgeous brian..god bless

Sweet video BLat there are thousands of people that don’t know the proper way to spool up.

I enjoyed your presentation spooling line to reel, yes sir.

B Lat you kracken me up make just like toilet paper. I'm spooling watching you thanks for makin me laugh it's important

Thank you Mr B Lat yeay

Appreciate that, bro.

Bro! I needed this. I was wondering why my line kept slipping. I would have my hands bleed trying tighten the line on my spool. Very very helpful dude. Thank you

Awesome info💪

Good info!!! I'm kinda liking that design of the spool for the Strike King line. Prices aren't terrible either compared to others.

Good info here for beginners. However I dont use tour grade mono for backing I use cheap walmart mono that costs $2 for 800 yards lol.

great video man

Your equipment is nice I love that rod and reel both of them

I've got a 12 year old son who just got into bass fishing with some of his friends. They are running to the neighborhood pond every other day and ive been constantly fixing birds nests and re stringing spools. That drag adjustment when threading the line through the guides is gonna save me a lot of headaches. I was fighting it cause I was opening the spool. Thanks for the great tip.

You’re so funny lol😂 great video bro

great video!

Love your videos, Brother! I use spinner reels only because I am too dumb to use a baitcaster and here are a few tips that I have learned... When putting braided line on a reel, I tie a double knot and apply a small dot on the knot with super glue to secure it in place. When you have to replace the braid all you have to do is scrape off the old glue. When I am using flouro or mono, once I fill the spool I will take the spool off of the reel and soak it in hot water twice. Each time for about 15-30 minutes depending on the line diameter. Then I put the spool back on the reel and line it through the rod and take it outside and tie the end off to a solid structure and walk the line off to the end and start reeling in. Every 15-20 feet I stop and pull the line to where my rod tip bends and count to 10 . This does 2 things, #1 Tests the lines durability in various areas, #2 Helps to relive the lines "muscle memory" from production. Much love to you and your family, be safe, and keep up the videos!

Great video

Nice one. 👍👍

Great video.

favorite bass pro. Good content as well

Love the Hat!

I put my line in a shoe when I'm spooling bait casters.use the tounge of the shoe to keep it from jumping out

i put flurocarbon in a bucket with hot water start to reel it on and when finished tie off to your first eye , it takes out the memory so when you spool up it doesnt want to fly off your reel done this for years no problem

love the content! thanks for your help and energy. where can i buy one of those hats?? great lid!

I'm glad you went over to use mono to back your reels. Don't use copolymer, or FC. People may not know this but you can get slipping issues with Fluorocarbon just not as bad as braid. Use cheap soft mono. I just posted about this in my group on Facebook.

😭😭😭 I needed this before I wasted half a spool of 17lb invisx 🤣🤣🤣 it literally made me go back to braid

admitting you make mistakes on a "back to the basics" video? youre just a regular ass dude! and thank you for showing me how to do this brian. i learned a lot from this.

I wrap my braid three times around the spool on my spinning reel and tie a good slip knot and tighten it down. No slipping. Pro angler Randy blocket is trying to out law braid to floro lol I have no issues, it’s braid for my spinning reels all day!

Appreciate that Brian

When using mono an arbor knot works good for tying directly to the spool.

Would love to see how you spool fluorocarbon on your spinning reels!!

Thanks !!!!!

Thank you

GREAT content. Dude come fish Lake Conroe, we have NICE BASS out here!

If you put your full spool into warm water it relearns the line memory to the new spool. That also helps. I use braid to floro on all my setups !

Whatever you’re using for a camera is awesome! The clarity and definition is unequalled. What are you using for a rod/reel combo for your spinning setup?

Thanks for the video a lot of information . Question can I do the briarded line to fluorocarbon as a leader on the baitcaster as well 🤔