How to Put New Fishing Line onto a Baitcasting Reel Spool

Baitcasting reels (a.k.a. baitcasters, a.k.a. levelwind reels) are commonly used for heavy lines and are the most common type of reel used for bass and catfish fishing. Spooling up a baitcaster with new line can be tricky, especially for beginners to using baitcasters. This video walks through the process of setting up a new baitcaster or respooling it with new line, and includes closeup shots of confusing steps. I use a monofilament backing and then connect it to 20lb braided line to finish filling the spool. Rod in the video: https://amzn.to/3VD0XS0 Reel in the video: https://amzn.to/3PE4uLP Monofilament line used for backing: https://alnk.to/g3bf0Pt Braided line used for main line: https://alnk.to/8EJm9AE How to oil a baitcasting reel to keep it running smoothly: https://youtu.be/hCb04w2lOPg How to Cast a Baitcaster: https://youtu.be/C1jgY2cQl5I #howtofish #bassfishing #fishing