Question Spool unwinding

[Ontwreckdiver]

This might seem like a dumb question but here goes.
I have always used a reel on my DSMB but now I have a spool.
How do you keep the line from unraveling?

 

[The Chairman]

Use the Double ender you should be carrying your spool with. Twist the line twice on the hook, and clip it to the spool.

 

[rhwestfall]

In storage? In use?

 

[rhwestfall]

One of the biggest issues seen is too much line on the spool. There should be 1/2 a hole visible on the spool rim with it "full".

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

In storage? In use?

In storage

 

[Wibble]

Spool knitting is your answer...

DIR- GUE - Spool to SMB attachment

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[Ontwreckdiver]

One of the biggest issues seen is too much line on the spool. There should be 1/2 a hole visible on the spool rim with it "full".

I have a 100 ft. Halcyon Defender Pro, it's the one with the little side handle. The line comes within a 1/4" of the Edge of the spool, so the holes are covered by the line.

 

[crofrog]

I have a 100 ft. Halcyon Defender Pro, it's the one with the little side handle. The line comes within a 1/4" of the Edge of the spool, so the holes are covered by the line.

Pulling 30ft of line off makes it easier. Otherwise you can jam a double ender through

 

[grf88]

 

[rhwestfall]

That is a good one...