I am starting to get a few nicer rods and reels for my budget and am thinking about buying extra spools for them to be able to swap out the line.

 

Issue is when I go from a nicer rod + reel to one of my cheaper+older ones I find myself not wanting to use it as much even tho it might have the line type/size I want on it.

 

I was contemplating getting an extra spool for the reel(s) where the rod can double dip pretty easy.

 

Just not sure its worth the time until I upgrade those rods and reels as well.

 

Thoughts?

Sell the old ones and use the money to buy extra spools 

7 minutes ago, dgkasper58 said:

I am starting to get a few nicer rods and reels for my budget and am thinking about buying extra spools for them to be able to swap out the line.

 

Issue is when I go from a nicer rod + reel to one of my cheaper+older ones I find myself not wanting to use it as much even tho it might have the line type/size I want on it.

 

I was contemplating getting an extra spool for the reel(s) where the rod can double dip pretty easy.

 

Just not sure its worth the time until I upgrade those rods and reels as well.

 

Thoughts?

It's a very cost effective idea. I've got three Stradics with spare spools that I rotate. Not sure if you're speaking of spinning or casting. Depending on the reel either can be pricey but certainly cheaper than another reel.

12 minutes ago, The Bassman said:

It's a very cost effective idea. I've got three Stradics with spare spools that I rotate. Not sure if you're speaking of spinning or casting. Depending on the reel either can be pricey but certainly cheaper than another reel.

I should have mentioned- talking about casting reels

 

I do this already with my spinning rods/reels

Been utilizing the extra spool switch out for both spinning & casting reels for a while now.

Works for me.

A-Jay

5 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Been utilizing the extra spool switch out for both spinning & casting reels for a while now.

Works for me.

A-Jay

Thanks. Now time to research how much this is going to cost...

2 minutes ago, dgkasper58 said:

Thanks. Now time to research how much this is going to cost...

I almost always buy them direct from the manufacturer.

Part number should be in the 'book' that came with the reel.

A-Jay

 

Several years ago I simplified my fishing but limiting the nipumber if different weighted lines I use.  For me it really worked well.

 

i use exclusively fluro, except for Carolina rig.  I do use braid and fluro leader on a couple of spinning rods.

 

i use 12# test on all of my baitcasters, except 10# on my cranking rods.  On my spinning rods I use 8# test and if Im fishing a very clear lake I tie on a 6# leader.  I’ve never had an issue landing a fish.  This method allows me to focus on which rod action etc I want to use and not on my line.  In essence the reeves are now interchangeable with my rods.

 

I also save money because I can buy my line in bulk and not have to worry about wasting line on a filler spool, or having to invest in several different large spool lines of different weight.

 

Just a thought I’m sharing

4 hours ago, mc6524 said:

Several years ago I simplified my fishing but limiting the nipumber if different weighted lines I use.  For me it really worked well.

 

i use exclusively fluro, except for Carolina rig.  I do use braid and fluro leader on a couple of spinning rods.

 

i use 12# test on all of my baitcasters, except 10# on my cranking rods.  On my spinning rods I use 8# test and if Im fishing a very clear lake I tie on a 6# leader.  I’ve never had an issue landing a fish.  This method allows me to focus on which rod action etc I want to use and not on my line.  In essence the reeves are now interchangeable with my rods.

 

I also save money because I can buy my line in bulk and not have to worry about wasting line on a filler spool, or having to invest in several different large spool lines of different weight.

 

Just a thought I’m sharing

we can't be friends   j/k

 

Yeah, I am not completely opposite but definitely on the other side of things.  I change up when I want my lure to run deeper/ shallower or if I want a floating line with stretch or without.

 

Your method would definitely make things easier and will catch fish.  But if I didn't do it who's back would the bait money jump on   next.

Depends on the reel on how cost effective it's going to be. Daiwa, for example, the entry level Tatula CT/100 isn't an expensive spool. SV spools, , even in the Tatula line, however, are costly.