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Stringing Your Hook It is important to tie a strong knot. The Palomar Knot is an easy one to tie. Here are a few other knots to connect your hook to your line: (One may be easier for you than it would for others) The Berkey® Braid Knot The Fisherman's Knot Trilene Knot & Turtle Knot Here are two easy ways to get your line ready. How to String Spinning Reel NEW RE-STRINGING NEW If it is brand new then the end of the line is wedged under a tab (piece of plastic) on the reel. Pry off the tab and grab the end of the line. 1. Run the line behind and up over the bale (fig 1). 2. Run your line through each "GUIDE" ring (eyelet) (fig 2) and out through the top smallest one (Fig 3). 3. Attach hook, bobbers, sinkers, lures, etc. as needed. Your ready to go catch fish!   RE-STRINGING How to string an Open Face Spinning Reel   First open the bail (see Fig. 1)  Have someone hold the manufactures spool on its edge (so the label is facing either left or right).  It helps if you run a pencil through the middle of the spool and have your assistant hold both ends of the pencil with the spool between their hands.  I feel it's best if you have the line coming over the top of the spool straight to the reel.  Attach the line to the spool with an arbor knot. After the knot is tied you can turn the handle and start adding line.  Be sure to keep some tension on the line.  Have your assistant; keep their hands against the spool.  This is where things get a bit tricky.   Check your spool as you add line.  Make sure the line is bending in the same direction as it is on the manufactures spool. You'll know if it's not because your line will curl and you'll almost have to fight to get it on. If this is the case, simply stop, remove any line from your reel, and turn the manufactures spool over (Turn the label from left to right for example).  You may have to retie your knot as well and start the process over. While your reeling line, take your other hand and place it in front of the reel and  pinch the line with your thumb and forefinger,  this adds additional tension to the line. I add enough line to fill up about 3/4 of my spool.  I don't feel I have to fill the entire spool.  Just my opinion.  You're now all set!  If there wasn't enough tension on the line when you put it on the reel, here's a tip:   Take your rod and reel to a parking lot or field.  Tie a snap swivel to the end of your line and then wrap your line around a tree or light post.  Open the bail and walk the line off your spool.  Once you get down to the knot, start cranking your line back on, making sure there is a bend in the rod.  As you walk your line back on, be sure to maintain a bend in the rod at all times.  This will solve any lack of tension problems. Does all this sound too much?  You can take your reel to your local sporting goods store; they have machines that can add line to your reel.  I still suggest walking your line off and back on even if going this route.              f you havie any hints, suggestions, techniques or anything that you would like to share or have me put onto this web page, please feel free to Email me