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| Quick question for those that use Cortland MB - where are you finding the best price on spools? |
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| I would recommend getting it done from a shop the sells it bulk (Thorne Bros if close). That way you don't have to worry about the amount of backer and not filling your spool to the correct amount of line. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | kdebell - 5/4/2017 10:29 AM
I would recommend getting it done from a shop the sells it bulk (Thorne Bros if close). That way you don't have to worry about the amount of backer and not filling your spool to the correct amount of line.
That, but if your like me and don't have anywhere close you can order it at musky shop. It's 10$ cheaper than Thorne. MTO is priced same as the musky shop. |
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Location: NE Ohio | i bought mine in a bulk spool (2400 yds) on line from daves tackle shop in florida. saves lotsa $ that way. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Just did some quick searching and found this website https://www.hooksettersupply.com/Cortland-Master-Braid-Fishing-Lines...
Also eBay if you want to find some really good deals. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | You guys think I can spool up 2 nacl's with 250yds of 80lb masterbraid? |
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Location: MN | Way more than enough. I'd put 83 yards on 3 different reels |
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Location: NE Ohio | ^^^^^^^^^ what he said! |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | Thanks guys, got it done with line to spare. Anyone know a good spooling station that could apply pressure to get the line on tight? Tried doing it myself today and it was a pain. |
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Location: Northern Illinois | I use a Berkley Line Winder. The main plastic body broke years ago so I clamp the metal rod part in a vise and put the reel on a shorty rod. You can clamp the spool holders fairly tight to wrap the line. |
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Location: oconomowoc, wi | Musky_Mo16 - 5/6/2017 8:26 PM
Thanks guys, got it done with line to spare. Anyone know a good spooling station that could apply pressure to get the line on tight? Tried doing it myself today and it was a pain.
wife..gloves..pencil/pen..reel it on! |
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| Howdy,
Well, one way that might work is to buy a 5 1/2 ft pistol grip rod, place the spool on a dowel rod between your toes, and lightly press the spool on the floor with a towel underneath to create friction. Don't ask me how I know.
Take care,
Ruddiger |
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Location: NE Ohio | i just attach it to the door knob on the building walk it out the 300' then wind it back on with a tightened down drag. works like a charm! very simple and cheap. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | https://www.piscifun.com/collections/fishing-line
All I have used for a year for every reel we own. Works great. |
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| Looks great ... Will it handle large bulk spools |
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| Stealth Tackle makes an awesome line spooler. Durable all metal design, big enough to hold multiple spools at once (mine has a bulk spool of Cortland braid plus a couple spools of mono), and it maintains consistent pressure for tight line on your reel. Just mount it to a wall or counter in your garage or fishing room. All for the same $25 cost as you'll pay for smaller, plastic models from other brands.
http://www.stealthtackle.net/index.php?route=product/product&produc...
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I use 1/4# spools most of the time, if 8# mono for example 2500 yards. |
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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't | I like that stealth tackle one. You say you can fit multiple spools on there? Like next to each other? Does it still work good with more than one spool on it? |
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| Musky_Mo16 - 5/8/2017 4:13 PM
I like that stealth tackle one. You say you can fit multiple spools on there? Like next to each other? Does it still work good with more than one spool on it?
Yes, I have multiple spools loaded on mine at once. They're all under pressure together in the center, so they end up providing tension to each other in the same way a drag washer stack works. Loads the line great and it's hassle free since I don't have to load/reload spools for backing and braid, or when loading panfish rods, etc.
Only limitation is that you need a wall or counter space to mount it; not something that's ever coming in the boat with you.
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