Fishing Reel Spooling
We have invested heavily in our industry-leading spooling equipment
Our staff can spool almost any line of your choosing onto your new or existing reel using our on-site hydraulic PSI line tensioner and precision line winder.
The use of professional spooling equipment is highly recommended not least for saving you time, but to prevent against kinks, knots and any imperfections. Hydraulic equipment spools the reel under the correct tension which maximises line capacity and avoids the line biting into the spool causing bust-offs. Furthermore, the machine will count the length of line being spooled so you know exactly how much line has been spooled.
We also have an extensive range of bulk spools – bulk monofilament and braided lines. This is the most cost effective way to spool your reel as you only pay for the length of line your reel requires.
Your reel and fishing line can be a significant investment. Proper advice and application is crucial for the best performance, without leading to failure at critical moments. With so many types of line available in the market, it is now more important than ever to seek the services of a professional in helping you choose the most appropriate line combination for your reel, rod and fishing adventures.
Options
- New Reels: We offer custom line spooling options with new reels purchased – browse the Fishing Reel category
- Bring your existing reel: We can discuss your line and spooling options in-store. Visit our Where to Find Us page for our location.
Pricing
Spooling starts from as little as $5 excluding line costs. Our team will provide a quote before work is undertaken and requirements are understood.
Main Line Selection – Types of Line
The large selection of line available today has created specialties for different types of fishing.No one type of fishing line will do it all. All lines have characteristics to suit particular styles of fishing.
Monofilament
STRENGTHS
- Excellent abrasion resistance – suited to harsh environments such as rocks, coastal edges, oyster estuaries and freshwater granite gorges.
- Ability to stretch – or “give” can be important to keep the hook in the fish.
- High knot strength and easy to use
- Relatively cheap
WEAKNESSES
- Memory problems
- Ability to stretch – in deep water it can be hard to feel bites
- Damage or deterioration from UV rays
- The best way to combat these problems is to change your mono line regularly or at any sign of wear.
Recommended Usage:
- Backing – bulk or filler of a reel. Mono line is frequently used for backing purposes to fill out the spool length of a reel, saving money on more expensive braided line.
- Beach, game and bait fishing scenarios
- Harsh environments such as rock, coastal and oyster fishing
- Jumping fish such as marlin, mahi mahi and sailfish
Braid (GSP / PE Line)
STRENGTHS
- High knot strength
- Lack of stretch – useful in situations where precise, immediate and sensitive movements are required. Very beneficial for fish with a sensitive bite and in deep water applications.
- Much smaller diameter compared to mono lines – often around ⅓ diameter of mono line. This can allow for a larger length of line to fit on a spool, and can provide less resistance to sea currents.
- Floats – suitable for surface fishing
- Not susceptible to UV rays
- Does not absorb water
WEAKNESSES
- Lack of stretch – hard hitting fish can cause the line to break or the hook to come out of the mouth.
- Poor abrasions resistance
- Highly visible in water – highly visible to fish. This can be overcome by using a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader to reduce line visibility at the tip.
Recommended Usage:
- Deep water fishing and jigging (yellowtail, kingfish)
- Targeting fish with a gentle bite
- Ultra light tackle lure fishing (bream, whiting, bass or flathead)
- Soft plastic fishing (snapper, mulloway etc.)
- Bait casting reels used in trolling
- Heavy tackle surface luring (giant trevally, big blue water sport and game fish)
Dacron
STRENGTHS
- Durability
- Abrasion resistant
- Low stretch
WEAKNESSES
- High maintenance
- Difficult to spot abrasions
- Absorbs water – needs to be cleaned and dried to avoid rot during storage
Recommended Usage:
- Used primarily for game fishing and fly fishing as a backing line
Fluorocarbon
STRENGTHS
- Refractive index – similar to water. Material is close to invisible when immersed in water.
- Density – less slack in the line
- Abrasion resistant
- Naturally sinks
- Sensitivity
- Does not absorb water
WEAKNESSES
- Knot slippage
- Less line memory can cause problems when casting on spinning reels
Recommended Usage:
- Ultra light casting in clear water situations
- Sub-surface lures or baits due to its sinking properties
Situation Specific Main Lines
Recommended Usage:
- Lead copper lines
- Fly fishing lines
Leader / Trace Selection – Types of Leader
Mono Leader
STRENGTHS
- Cost effective
- Stretch
- Abrasion resistance
WEAKNESSES
- Not as abrasion resistant as fluorocarbon
- Damage or deterioration from UV rays
Recommended Usage:
- Bait fishing (surf, reef, boat)
- Deep water jigging
- Trolling
Fluorocarbon
STRENGTHS
- Near invisible under water
- Abrasion resistant
- Naturally sinks
- Sensitivity
- Does not absorb water
WEAKNESSES
- Knot slippage
- Stiff material
- Expensive
Recommended Usage:
- Ultra light casting in clear water situations
- Sub-surface lures or baits due to its sinking properties
- Premium leader for all fishing applications
Single Strand Wire
STRENGTHS
- Resists corrosion – can be used more than once or stored on the boat for weeks at a time
- Cost effective
WEAKNESSES
- Prone to wire kinks due to single strand
- Visible in the water – many anglers use a very short trace (<10cm).
Recommended Usage:
- Most commonly used by anglers chasing mid-sized fish with razor teeth such as mackerel, barracuda and sharks.
- Also used for smaller fish with teeth such as tailor and flathead.
Multi Strand Wire
STRENGTHS
- Resists kinks
- Very flexible
- Extremely strong
WEAKNESSES
- Can be very thick
- Very visible in the water
Recommended Usage:
- Used for large, teethy species such as shark fishing and trolling lures.
Australia-Wide Servicing by Courier
We welcome equipment for servicing and repairs from all over Australia.
No equipment will be serviced without prior authorisation
Contact us by phone or the form below to get in touch with us to discuss your enquiry.
Packaging your item - please be mindful that any damage incurred during logistics is at your own risk.
Shipping costs are the responsibility of the sender. We recommend considering insurance.
Reels: use adequate protection to prevent the reel from moving during transit. We recommend either bubble wrap, plenty of newspaper, foam packaging etc and a sturdy cardboard box.
We may be able to assist in arranging logistics, depending on your location.
Rods: if the rod is more than 1pc, take apart. Place cardboard over all guides and tips. Place the rod inside a length of PVC pipe or strong cylindrical cardboard packaging. Note: most couriers have length limits of 1.5m.
Depending on the service or level of work required, turnaround time is generally 1 week.
Return shipping costs will be charged together with the invoice for work required.
More Services
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Custom Rigging Services
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Reel Repairing & Servicing
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Rod Building
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Rod Repairing
Want to make a service request?Please fill out the form on the specific service pages to make a service request.
Drop In-StoreDrop in and see us anytime with your equipment. Our turnaround time is dependent on the work required.
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