Correctly winding line on to a fly reel

This RIO Fly Fishing Tip shows how to correctly wind line on to a fly reel. Winding a line on loosely, or not weaving it side to side as you wind in, can cause too much line to build up in one spot on the reel. This can result in a jammed reel or fly line tangles. This top tip shows the correct way to wind line in and avoid those problems.

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