Can anyone suggest a spinning reel that has a larger diameter spool than the average ice reel? Problem I have with the small diameter spools is that you’re winding monofilament line onto this small circumference and the result is line springing off the reel. Seems to me that a larger diameter spool would fix or minimize this issue as the line would not be coiled so tight.
Line springing off has little to do with diameter of spool.
With that said, I really like this one. Have Siennas, pflueger ice, presidents, and for the price and break down handle this one kicks butt.
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That spool looks wider than anything I use. Just a theory I’d like to test out. Probably just user error when spooling on new line on my part???? Where could I pick one up?
That spool looks wider than anything I use. Just a theory I’d like to test out. Probably just user error when spooling on new line on my part???? Where could I pick one up?
Lucky I brought my case in.
Here’s for comparison.
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That’s a significant difference.
A wider spool gives you more surface area on drag washers too – that seems to give you a smoother drag.
Put a cup of water in the microwave for a minute or so. Somewhat hot to the touch but not coffee/tea hot by any means. Throw your spool in there for a min or two. It should take care of your problem.
It may not make a large difference, but you could try removing the spool and soaking it in warm water to help the line sit on the spool better. Some folks also soak the bulk spool before winding it on the reel.
Edit: Pete beat me to it.
I’ve tried both warm water tricks and that definitely works. Tried it with p-line recently and it worked, but after using a few times it started springing off a bit(not severe). I think a larger spool should help. Makes sense to not have the line wound in a tight circumference. Same concept as winding spring steel on a large spool versus a small spool.
Are you making sure the bulk line spool is oriented correctly when spooling up? I never pay attention to the label on the spool.
Make 15 cranks or so, and drop the rod tip and put slack in the line between rod tip and spool. If it coils and kinks bad flip the bulk spool and give another 10 or 15 cranks. Repeat the slack and see if it’s better.
Keep the spool laying on whatever side gives the biggest loosest coils that resist kinking.
Doing this and not over filling the spool works for me.
Tucker
As far as large spool reels, I am a fan of the pflueger arbor reels. They rock.
As far as large spool reels, I am a fan of the pflueger arbor reels. They rock.
Can’t speak for the Arbor, but their ice model the “monarch” has a wider spool as well, stay away from. Not happy with it at all. Much other better models for $30
One thing that should be consider when going to a very large spool reel set up. Keep in mind that the line guides on ice rods are often small. That pulsating effect from cranking up the spinning reel could be counterproductive. There are benefits to having a larger spool diameter. The line memory coils will be larger and hence less springy.
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