- 1). String the line through the rod's eyelets, starting from the tip downward to the reel. Be sure the line does not twist around the rod. Provide at least 2 feet of slack in the line once finished.
- 2). Open the reel's spool cover. A button opens the spool cover when depressed; the spool cover pivots on a hinge.
- 3). Make a loop at the end of the line at least 3 inches across and tie a "fisherman's knot," making sure the loop remains about 3 inches across (a simple "slip knot" will suffice, but will not hold the line as well should a fish "spool" you, or run until you are out of line on the reel). Thread the loop through the center hole in the spool cover; insert the loop through the top (pointy side) of the cover.
- 4). Slip the loop over the spool and tighten the knot.
- 5). Replace the reel's spool cover; make sure not to catch the slack line between the cover and the reel housing.
- 6). Direct an assistant to hold onto the fishing line spool, standing about 5 feet away from the tip of the rod. He should mount the spool on a pencil, take up any slack in the line and apply light pressure to the sides of the spool with his thumbs so that the line has some tension.
- 7). Reel in the line at a moderate, steady pace. Stop every 10 to 15 seconds and open the reel's spool cover to inspect the amount of line on the spool. Spincast reels hold less line than other varieties; do not overload the reel. Stop when the line comes to about ¼ inch from the top of the spool.
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