How to String a Fishing Rod
by Jack Bandemer in Workshop > Workbenches
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How to String a Fishing Rod
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Follow these four easy steps to string a fishing rod. If you still can't figure it out after theses steps watch the video underneath!!!
Supplies
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The supplies needed are fishing line, a fishing rod, and a reel.
Assembling Your Pole
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Grab the reel and face the bail of the reel towards the end of the rod as shown in the picture.
Stringing the Rod
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Grab the end of the fishing line and string it through the eyelets of the rod then bring the line down to the reel and flip the bail open and wrap it around the reel then tie a few knots to secure it.
Finishing the Process
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Now slowly reel in the line and keep the line tight when the reel is full cut the line off.
Video
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