03-18-2002, 05:18 PM
I had the same problem when I got a new reel about 35 years ago. Let me try to remember how I fixed it. OK I got it now. When installing new line to a reel hold the rod 3-6" infront of the reel , place the line inbetween your thumb and finger with a light drag. Crank on the line keeping a light drag on the line. This gets the line on in short order and it will be fine. One point to remember: do not install more line than the reel specks calls for as you will have lots of problems when you try to cast it. You will again get what I call "the spider web tangles" The bigest help I can give you is "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE" <br>I hope this will help you. And by the way: Welcome to the wonderful world of fishing. <br><br>Texas gulf cost fisher.