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Davc1h · 24th September 2007, 08:58 PM

Hello All,

Could anyone tell me, is there a specific way for putting line on to a centrepin reel ?
I am struggling to see how you can get the line to lay uniformly on the reel, although i have not had a go yet

Thanks in advance

David

Kingfisher · 25th September 2007, 08:28 AM

Depends on the reel Dave. Most reels,even budget ones, these days spread the line fairly evenly!Once you've cast out once and retrieve it's down to the design of the reel anyway!

Brian G · 25th September 2007, 11:17 AM

Do not put too much line on a centrepin reel 50yds is about the maximum, it also stops it from bedding in and makes for a smoother take off of the line.

MattMatchMan · 24th October 2007, 09:24 PM

im with brian G DONT PUT TO MUCH LINE ON and you should be ok

hemphead · 2nd December 2007, 12:02 PM

i find its best to have the line running from off the top rather than the bottom,
it reduces line snags round the top peg and enables a quicker retrive when batting back
a good floating line is essential on long trotting.i also try to find a stretch with an upstream wind.

Kingfisher · 2nd December 2007, 05:09 PM

I forgot what a centre pin reel was!!

Oneabung · 3rd December 2007, 03:29 PM

Give JR Hartley a ring he should know - numbers in the phone book.