Back To Basics: How To Set Up A Spinning Rod—Start To Finish
- By: Tony Acevedo
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If you are new to fishing and/or using a spinning rod, this video is for you!
I’ll be breaking down the basics of getting a spinning rod set up and ready to fish, which includes:
- Attaching the reel to the rod
- How to properly hold the rod
- Basic functions of a spinning reel
- How to tie your line onto the reel
- How to spool the reel properly with line
Enjoy!
Gear Shown in Video/Recommendations:
- Reel: Otis 2500 Spinning Reel
- Rod: 7’6 Slot Machine Medium Heavy Rod
- Mainline Options:
- Leader Options:
- FishStrong Braid Cutting Scissors
What part of setting up a spinning rod gave you the most trouble when you were getting started?
-Tony
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Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
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- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Great info! I was heading to Academy Sports to spool my new real I just bought. Now I know the right way to just do it.
Glad it was helpful Dennis!
Thank you… very helpful for this new to fishing member!!
You’re welcome Jeff!
Great video going over the basics of rod and reel set up!
Thank you for the feedback Ron!
Maestro Good morning, what color should the Braid lines be, I have not seen a clear braid yet, which you recommend. I see you spool dark green I believe. Also, I got Mono lines that is about 8 years old on my tackle box should I throw it away or use for Leaders.
Braid can really be whatever color you prefer. The color of the line is more for the angler to see as long as you are using leader.
For the old mono, you may want to toss it. Mono can go bad after a while.
Thank you much
Thank you for putting together these videos. Y’all do a great job mixing the basics with advanced techniques and tricks to maximize results.
You’re welcome Carl! Thank you for the great feedback!
Good stuff. Didn’t know about label up.
Thanks David!
Very smart and timely information considering that newly shipped reels will soon be without the pre-spool option to increase efficiency and shipping times.
Thank you for the great feedback Rex!