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I've done something similar to what is described. In lieu of a pencil, I use a wife and 2 outfits, one with a big hi-speed Newell and the other with a 6/0.
Line and backing go onto actual fishing reel in reverse order. I'm with you. Then, tie braid onto 5.5:1 Newell, hand actual fishing reel to bored wife, and crank Newell handle. Empties an ABU 6500 fast. Then hand Newell to bored wife and tie line to 6/0 and crank. Important that 6/0 be half-filled first. Lastly attach line to actual fish reel ,and most important, tighten drag on 6/0. Hand 6/0 to wife and crank. When done, you will be sweating like a pig, the star drag on the 6/0 will be hot enough to burn, and the braid will be on TIGHT. Oh yeah, I usually use a t-shirt to guide to braid. One that is already covered with fishing related stains.
This works better for me, because the braid goes on under more tension, and cranking the tiny handle of the actual fishing reel gives me hand cramps after a while.
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