How to Assemble a Spinning Reel on a Sea Rod and Spool the Line

Here’s how to set up and use a sea rod:

1. Install the reel on the sea rod – Thread the line from top to bottom through the guide rings on the sea rod. Open the line guide on the reel.
2. Tie a loop knot at the end of the fishing line, securing it on the reel, and wind it around the reel a couple of times.
3. Hand the spool to a partner (have them place it on the ground) and have them hold the spool with a damp towel to keep it steady.
4. Reel the line onto the rod while your partner holds it.
5. Tie the sinker on the line once the winding is finished (when not in use, simply secure the line in the reel’s line clip).
6. Done!

How to Use the Sea Rod:

1. Assemble the sea rod – Pull out each section of the rod and align the guide rings in a straight line, making sure they’re aligned with the line guide on the reel. Slightly pull the rod to tighten the connection between sections.
2. Install the reel – Attach the reel to the rod’s reel seat and secure it with the locking nut. Switch the reel’s anti-reverse to the reverse position and pull out the line. Thread the line through the rod’s guide rings, all the way to the tip.
3. Add the hook and sinker – Attach the hook and bomb bait using a connecting ring, getting ready for casting.
4. Set the anti-reverse – Switch the reel’s anti-reverse to the forward position and adjust the drag. Proper drag adjustment is important. If too tight, the line may snap when a big fish is hooked; too loose, the line may come off too quickly, causing the fish to escape. You should be able to pull the line with your hand.

5. Casting – Rotate the reel so the bait is around 30–40 cm from the tip of the rod. Hold the rod with your right hand, placing your middle and ring fingers on the back of the reel, and your index finger hooking the fishing line. Flip the line release switch and cast the bait towards the fishing spot, using your preferred casting technique.

6. Reeling in – Once the hook reaches the water, immediately flip the line release switch back and begin cranking the reel handle to retrieve the line. When pulling back some line, keep it slightly loose. Place the rod in the rod holder with the rod angle (the angle between the rod and the ground) set high. A steeper angle improves sensitivity at the rod tip.
7. Adjust for wind – In windy conditions, a steep angle may cause the rod to sway, making it difficult to detect bites. To improve wind resistance, reduce the rod angle (but don’t reduce it too much, as it may lower the sensitivity). Alternatively, reduce the rod height by retracting a few sections of the rod or lay the rod on the ground, ensuring the rod and line form a near 90° angle.
8. Watch for bites – Once the rod is set up, watch for action. If the tip shakes dramatically or the bell rings, quickly lift the rod with force to set the hook. Then, reel in a few meters of line and repeat the process to ensure the hook firmly embeds in the fish’s mouth.

That’s the general process for using a sea rod effectively!