Spooling a spinning reel.

[Redsoxticket]

If the top view of reel spool winds clockwise then match the spool of line such that the top view of the spool of line is also clockwise. If spool reel is counter then line spool is counter.
The label is usually up but you never know

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

If the top view of reel spool winds clockwise then match the spool of line such that the top view of the spool of line is also clockwise. If spool reel is counter then line spool is counter.
The label is usually up but you never know

Bingo. Most spinning reels rotate clockwise, and most bulk spools of line will have the line coming off clockwise with the label facing you. But it's not always the case.

One of the most popular spinning reels back in the day was the Mitchell 300. Its rotor turned counter clockwise