How to tie a line on a cane pole

[gabowman]

I just bought the cheap Zebco UL spincast reel....I think it's a Zebco 11(?!?). I used a zip tie long enough to criss-cross around the reel and pulled it tight. Then I used black electrical tape to keep it from sliding. I dont collapse my poles but it wouldnt be a problem if I did...just reel in the line as the pole collapses.You can get the cheap line winder reels for about $5 each but I wouldnt recommend them.

[deathb4disco]

deathb4disco, whats a fly line backing? also which reels would u recommend and how to u attach it if there's no reel seat? academy by here sells 2 crappie reels for under $10.

Backing goes on the fly reel first. The fly line goes on top of the backing. Here's an example:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...003000_175-3-1

I don't use reels for this type of set up, but there are lots of inexpensive reels that would work if that's what you wanted. A cheap fly reel or a little underspin would both work. You could tape them to the pole with electrician's tape. I do that on some Tennessee-handled spinning rods I have.

[CrappiePappy]

Ive read a few sites where they said just to wrap it around the pole, but i was hesitant about that as it would create horrible memory
Thanks for tips!

you won't have that problem if you use braid for your main line, and mono as a leader.
When I used my 12ft collapsibles, this is how I rigged them. I used Cortland Braid 15lb test for my main line, and hand made my "snelled" leaders with 6lb mono (loop knot in one end, tied hook on the other :p ). I used them mostly for fishing the button bushes of Barkley Lake (aka "buck brush"). Had a slip float on the main line, and the leader was around 6-8" long. I never fished them more than 3ft deep (water depth) but sometimes had to thread the float/line/hook/minnow down thru a couple of feet of bush ... to get to the water :D And I can safely say, that a 12ft fiberglass collapsible rod with this braid/mono setup, will lift a 2+lb Crappie out of the water - thru the brush - and into the boat

... cp

[birddog]

I just tie my line to the eye at the end of the pole and use the keeper to wrap the line while in storage. I have never had a problem with the eye coming off for any reason and I use my poles religiously. Can't beat them for fighting a good sized shellcracker.

[yarrmatey]

thanks for the help all. i was a bit worried about the strength of the eye but now im so relieved! AND GUESS WHAT??! my uncle just bought me 2 new poles thats 5.55meters each (18+ft)...its some japanese brand thing but o man is it light! if i did the conversion right...this stuff is only 6.7 oz . down side is that its very very whippy and sensitive. ill use it for gills

[twds]

I usually use 4lb test for blue gill and crappie, but on a cane pole what lb test should I be using? I have the cane pole with the eye at the end and they two prongs lower to tie the line to too. Not sure how I'm going to tie on the line for sure either.

[rja4bama]

I tie my line on the same as rango and have never had any problems.