Sandhills Bass Anglers, North Carolina

Why does my line look like spirals even when it's brand new? Try to keep lubed with magic reel. This includes all line except for braid, usually. Am I putting it on too tight or just crap line? I try to get the best I can on a small budget.

On baitcaster the line should be coming off the top of the line spool....Spool will be going counter clockwise.  Spinning gear line should be coming off bottom, spool clockwise.

Somewhat offtopic but line brand could have a lot to do with it. That line spray stuff is nice but not a cure all by any means. I perfer P-Line and McCoy Line.  McCoy is basically the same thing as P-Line but half the cost.  I get 1000 yard spools for $25 at tackle warehouse.

If I do counter clock wise, line spools from bottom & clock wise from top. Sorry but I am confused. No matter how I turn the spool, it's always clockwise.

Couldn't,find where I posted it but, when I said I change my braid every 3 tourneys, that's after I rotate it to another reel a couple of times. After talking with a few of y'all, I found out that I really don't even need to change it that often. Thanks guys.

Yeah, back all your spools half way with cheap crappy line, then the remaining half with your quality line.  You'll cut your line use by 50% and be able to afford to replace line more often....

Also this makes it easier to replace your line.  I know how much James H hates relining, this process makes it a tad easier. 

you'll need to know this knot to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WigqdKpE7M

Just up graded from stren to spider wire and seagur. Haven't had chance to use Seaguar on water yet. Both in mono & flouro.

I went from Sniper Line to P line and love P line...

If you set it up properly you will never cast out your old line.  Plus if you only fill your spool up half way you are reducing the full potential of the casting capability of the rod and reel setup.  You can gain (especially on lighter lures like crank baits) tons of distance by going to 10lb line and filling up to spool capacity.  On heavy lures it doesn't matter much how full you fill your spool.