I think this is one of those topics where you will never get everyone to agree that one way is the best. I have done it both ways and can't notice a difference. I have so many reels that I bought one of these.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...002&hasJS=true
i have that exact same one, and imho, it is worth it if you spool up a a few reels each year, and in the season. I actually am going to wind on some lead this afternoon.
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