New centrePin
 

Hello, I`ve just purchased a centre pin of Ebay (Mordex Merlin). Now 1`ve
never used one before. I know that when loading line onto a fixed spool reel
it has to be done a certain way to avoid line twist. Is there any such thing
when loading a center pin or do you just wind it straight on.
Thanks
Kim

New centrePin
 

"kimbo_" wrote in message
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Hello, I`ve just purchased a centre pin of Ebay (Mordex Merlin). Now 1`ve
never used one before. I know that when loading line onto a fixed spool
reel
it has to be done a certain way to avoid line twist. Is there any such
thing
when loading a center pin or do you just wind it straight on.
Thanks
Kim
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Wind it on spool to spool, not spilling off the end like a fixed spool.
put the spool on a pencil or something and get someone to hold it for you
putting slight pressure on the spool as you wind it on.
Shimano recomend loading their fixed spool reels this way.

New centrePin
 

In article , kimbo_
wrote:
Hello, I`ve just purchased a centre pin of Ebay (Mordex Merlin). Now 1`ve
never used one before. I know that when loading line onto a fixed spool reel
it has to be done a certain way to avoid line twist. Is there any such thing
when loading a center pin or do you just wind it straight on.

Just wind it straight on.

If you've never used one before choose a stiffish line about 25% stronger
than you would otherwise - you'll go back down after a while but it makes
initial handling slightly easier.

In general a cpin allows you to fish heavier and with greater control than a
fixed spool and, once you have mastered the reel, the fish don't notice.

Cheerio,

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New centrePin
 

Thanks for that. Ican`t wait to try it. I just walked up the river Lea Luton
way( Barbel,Chub and river Carp) with 2 cans of sweet corn and fed them.
Roll on the 16th.
Cheers
Kim
"Alex" wrote in message
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"kimbo_" wrote in message
...
Hello, I`ve just purchased a centre pin of Ebay (Mordex Merlin). Now
1`ve
never used one before. I know that when loading line onto a fixed spool
reel
it has to be done a certain way to avoid line twist. Is there any such
thing
when loading a center pin or do you just wind it straight on.
Thanks
Kim
------------------------------------------------
Wind it on spool to spool, not spilling off the end like a fixed spool.
put the spool on a pencil or something and get someone to hold it for you
putting slight pressure on the spool as you wind it on.
Shimano recomend loading their fixed spool reels this way.

New centrePin
 

Never heard of this way recommended for fixed-spool reels. Maybe Shimano
know something we don't....


Jim.


Wind it on spool to spool, not spilling off the end like a fixed spool.
put the spool on a pencil or something and get someone to hold it for
you
putting slight pressure on the spool as you wind it on.
Shimano recomend loading their fixed spool reels this way.

New centrePin
 

"Jim Murray" wrote in message
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Never heard of this way recommended for fixed-spool reels. Maybe Shimano
know something we don't....
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I was refering too the instructions shimano give for their reels that have
the "Anti twist power rollers"

I quote their instructions:
PowerRoller spinning reels work best when the line is loaded in the
following manner. Place a scredriver shaft (or something like that) through
the centre of the spool of line that you`re going to load onto your reel.
After tying the line to your reel ,wind the line on,allowing the spool to
turn around the screwdriver shaft (or whatever you are using). As in the
picture.
I will ommit to include the picture.
I personally have two shimano reels (plus an old shakesperare Quo) that I
load in this manner with no ill effects

To load my reels I put the spool on the work plate of my piller drill,
putting a screwdiver up through the spool and clamping it in the chuck. A
small amount of lead is put on top of the spool, to weight it down and stop
it bouncing on the work plate as it turns.
As the spool turns, the friction between the spool and the work plate of the
drill is sufficient to tension the line.