How To

How to Put a New Line on a Fishing Rod

Put a New Line on a Fishing Rod
Put a New Line on a Fishing Rod
Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
(147 Ratings)

Check your line periodically for any crinkled or weak spots. Even if it looks clean, it's best to replace your line once a year. Here's how to do that:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Remove the old line from the reel.

  2. Step 2

    Thread the new line through the eyes on the pole.

  3. Step 3

    Tie the line to the reel.

  4. Step 4

    Wind the line onto the reel 20 cranks.

  5. Step 5

    Check the line for twists. If twisted, turn the spool of line over.

  6. Step 6

    Fill the reel to 1/8 inch from the spool rim.

Tips & Warnings
  • If using a closed reel, place a pencil through the center of the spool and have someone hold the pencil to keep tension on the line.
  • If using an open-faced reel, lay the spool on the floor so the line comes off counterclockwise.
  • Dispose of the old line in a trash container. Fish and wildlife can become tangled in a nest of line and die.

Comments  

Anonymous

Anonymous said

Flag This Comment

on 3/21/2006 Most line manufacturers will take line back for recycling. It's a good way to help protect the environment that fishermen are so lucky to have!

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

Have you done this? Click here to let us know.

I Did This

Related Ads

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

eHow Sports and Fitness
eHow_eHow Sports and Fitness