Hey fishing fans, this is Debbie Hansen for TakeMeFishing.org, and today we’re going to learn how to string a fishing pole.
It’s really simple and only requires a few steps. Here’s how we start: lay your fishing rod (or fishing pole) down on a flat surface, like this picnic table.
From there, open the bail on your reel. Then take your fishing line and feed it through the guide closest to the reel—this guide right here.
The next step is to tie an arbor knot to secure the line to the reel. Tighten that down.
Next, pick up the rod and close the bail on your reel. Check to make sure the line is coming off your spool in a counterclockwise direction, which usually means the label is facing up.
From there, either pinch the line between your fingers to maintain steady pressure or pinch it against the rod, and start reeling the line onto your reel.
Keep reeling until you have enough line on the spool so there’s about an eighth of an inch of space between the line and the edge of the spool.
Once you reach that point, set your rod back down on a flat surface and trim the line from the spool. Then feed the line up through the remaining guides.
Finally, make sure you have about three to four feet of line hanging from the end of your rod. At that point, you’re ready to tie on a hook or lure and go fishing.
That’s it—super easy. You just strung a fishing pole all on your own.
Tight lines and happy fishing from TakeMeFishing.org!