All of my reels have holes in the spool. I've often wondered if I should just run my new line through two holes in the spool and tie them off before filling the spool. This will eliminate any issues of braided line spinning on the spool or the need for a Power Pro type small foam piece placed on the spool prior to reeling on the new line. I've never read whether this is a recommended way of tying on new line or not. I figured this was a good place to ask. So, what do you think, good thing, bad thing, or doesn't matter? Thanks.

Whets

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That's what I do if I have a ported spool.  I know some people that tape it to the spool, I've never been completely spooled by a fish so I've never really worried about it.

Alot of people do it and it is a pretty common way people tie to get rid of braid slip. Personally i just use the tape it comes with, or electrical tape, because I find it pretty hard to get the line through those little spool holes.

But, yes, you can run it through the little holes.

Tie all my line to the spool..Gotta love those little holes.. ;D

Tie an overhand knot in the line and trim off excess. Than tie another overhand knot passing the tag end with the first overhand knot through the loop in the knot and spool your line. The line will tighten down on the first knot.

I've always used a slip knot..

I use a small piece of scotch tape.

I use painters masking tape and never tie, never had braid slip.  The reason I tie is dependent on my quarry and location I fish.  Last week for example I hooked a boat speeding out of the inlet cutting a bit too close to the jettie, it happens.  I lost all my braid and my lure to boot but no damage done. I have seen the same scenario where reels have been busted off the rod or just done damage to either rod or reel.  We have fish out here that can do the same thing.

I don't think it makes much difference how a reel is spooled fishing an inland lake.

All of my reels have holes in the spool. I've often wondered if I should just run my new line through two holes in the spool and tie them off before filling the spool. This will eliminate any issues of braided line spinning on the spool or the need for a Power Pro type small foam piece placed on the spool prior to reeling on the new line. I've never read whether this is a recommended way of tying on new line or not. I figured this was a good place to ask. So, what do you think, good thing, bad thing, or doesn't matter? Thanks.

Whets

8-)

Good as any.