STOP Making These SPINNING REEL Mistakes

Spinning reels are used every single day for bass fishing. Whether you are a seasoned vet or a beginner, you could be making these spinning reel mistakes!

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When I first started using a spinning reel, there were a lot of mistakes that I made. But even to this day, there are a few mistakes that I see a lot of anglers make with a spinning reel which can cause them issues.

One of the biggest mistakes that a lot of guys make is assuming that there is a perfect line for a spinning reel. The truth is, you don't HAVE to use braid or you do HAVE to use Fluoro. Everyone is a little different.

Another thing that I see guys make with spinning reels can cause them to get a lot of knots in their lines which can be super frustrating, especially if you just spooled your reel with new line.

Spinning reels will forever be in most of our tackle arsenals so cleaning up these mistakes will help you when it comes to fishing with one.

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[gewglesux]

"Do what is good for you." Every time i do that there's a video that tells me NOT to do that!

[Rado]

Wow, I grew up fishing (with spin casters), love it to this day. We always just grabbed the poles and went fishing, and when we needed more line, we bought what was on sale, and went fishing. The fish didn't seem to care what line we had. Fishing line has come a long way.

[jaredfisher]

I'm 36 and have been fishing since I was 6 and heavily, along with my older brother, Mike, since my summer following the 2nd grade, around 8 or 9 years old. Growing up, one of my best friends would tell people, "... even when no one is catching fish, he is." I am experienced, but still learning. The simple trick you give for the dreaded open-face bird's nest is fantastic! How my life would be different if I understood this sooner. I love fluorocarbon and avoid it at the same time using it really for anything but leaders. It is because of how it behaves when it's brand-new and freshly spooled to a spinning real. Breaking in new fluorocarbon is no longer such a nuisance for me. Thanks, guy.

[iGoldenWax]

I’ve personally done my own testing and this is how it went *10 pound line was used for all testing on the same spinning combo*
Casting distance
Power pro braid
Spider wire braid was second
Seguar fluoro third
Walmart brand mono was last

Tensile strength
Spider wire braid
Power pro braid
Walmart brand mono
Seaguar fluoro

Abrasion resistance
Walmart brand mono
Seaguar fluoro
Spider wire braid
Power pro braid

Conclusion: they’re all usable for certain situations, but since I’m a flats fisherman I roll with power pro since it casts nearly 20 feet further than the next closest, and I can let the fish run so that line ain’t breaking

[invisiblebridge]

This is THE MOST USEFUL FISHING VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN. Those of us whose daddy didn't teach us, this is the kind of stuff we need to know. With that bird's nest tip, you've saved me hours of frustration for my third summer on the lake. Thanks!

[arthurlow]

I’ve been fishing for 65 years, using spinning reels and mono line but switched to 15 lb Spiderwire braid a few years ago. It has eliminated the line twist, which was a pain in the butt. Thanks for the tip about hand closing the bail and closing the bail and loosening the drag for birds nest.

[davidharris]

I know what a big majority of these comments are about. There are people who don’t want to pay for braid and flouro lines. No one is making you do anything. I am 60 years old and I have fished for about everything in fresh water. I used mono line for many years and as soon as braid and flouro came out I started experimenting with. When those lines first hit the market they gave a lot of problems initially. Over time the companies have gotten better at making these lines and they are much better. I was skeptical about using them but over time I love braid to flouro leader and straight flouro. The braid to flouro is without a doubt my favorite plus in the long run is cheaper than mono. This video is spot on 100% correct!!!!

[robertjanko]

Another factor when it comes to braided or mono line is the rod. I am mostly spinfishing for pike, so my rod is very stiff. I always fished these rods with mono line, but I also gave braided line a test. This test was a horrorshow to me. On those 3 days of testing, I lost about 80% of my fishes and what I found out was, that the stiff rod and the braid together widened the hole of the hook and so the fishes got unhooked. It seems as if you have to compensate the kinetic energy of the fish, so you its better to take a less stiff rod (maybe with glastipp) togther with the braided line and for stiff rods you better take a mono line. Greetings from germany

[Old-School-Bassin]

Great Advice “As Always! I’m old school and still learn new information from the channel all the time. That’s why I subscribe to your channel! Thank You!

[josephvanchierijr.]

I agree with everything you have said. I always keep some tension on my line when reeling. I have used not braided and fluorocarbon lines and still do. It depends on what I am fishing with.

[mannyg]

Even though I have been shore fishing for over forty years and all of my experience has been gained from listening to the "regulars" fishermen at the lakes. Your video as well as other tutorials of this push button digital age have been game changers for me. Fishing has kept me humble as well though. You may one day catch the biggest fish at your local lake and limit out and at your local spot; the next time you go there again and keep everything the same, you'll get skunked. It keeps me from bragging. "God does not deduct from your life, the time which you spend fishing." Thank you for posting.

[vernonsimmons]

One of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on using a spinning reel! Many thanks.

[scottcannon]

Man, this is awesome! I just fished in the wind this morning (I caught 9) and messed up several of my reels. This helps me understand. Slack line or line caught in the wind can cause loops in the line.

[eddoyle]

I found this verry helpful I am a very casual fisherman and the loop problem has driven me crazy. Thanks for these tips

[scottpurcell]

great video and info. wife and i use around $30 reels and i upgraded her rod a little for mothersday last year and i still have a basic one from a $10 spinner / rod combo. I put 30 pound test dark braided on both and we shore fish at a power dam and 35 pound cats are easy to land with those. 45 and up wont break the line but are hard on the drag somewhat. I can put full drag on mine and it will actually still pull the line off slowly. We use steel leaders though due to the huge gar that would otherwise just bite the line in two. We havent went for the 60+ pounders yet. We need upgrades before trying that, lol.

[firebrand]

Started on spinning reels back in the 60’s as a 4th grader. I used a Mitchell that my dad taught me on. I’m now 64 and love braid. First time out with braid I was floored by the cast-ability. Amazing.

[ro-cldo]

Excellent video. I use both spinning and bait casters, but I like spinning better for my smallies. A couple of your tips I wasn't aware of even after 20 years of fishing, so Thanks!!

[RobertSiwik]

Great tips on line tension and line diameter! Thank you from someone that has been fishing for 35 yrs!

[Mojo]

I cast a mile and a half with 4LB test mono on an Ultralite under 5-foot spinning rod with an 1/8 oz rooster tail and brought 21" catfish in the boat. This a great video all of my birds nest were exactly as described in it. And resolved by those precautions. Thanks

[Always_sojourning]

Great video bro.
I sent it to a friend's brother who just started fishing.
Your explanation of the bird's nest and how it accurs and how to prevent it was spot on.