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Line Spooling System - Real-World Examples

Great Lakes Salmon Trolling Setup​

Example 1: Copper Line Setup​

ReelSpooling: "Lake Michigan Salmon - 300ft Copper"

Segments (bottom to top):

  1. Backer (Position 1)

    • Type: BraidVariant
    • 50# PowerPro Braid
    • 100 yards
    • Notes: "Fills bottom of spool, provides capacity"

  2. Main Line (Position 2)

    • Type: CopperCoreVariant
    • 45# Blood Run Copper
    • 300 feet
    • Notes: "Main trolling line, sinks ~20ft per 100ft"
    • Connection: Albright Knot (connects braid to copper)

  3. Leader (Position 3)

    • Type: MonofilamentVariant
    • 25# Seaguar Blue Label
    • 20 feet
    • Notes: "Leader - clear mono"
    • Connection: Double Uni Knot (connects copper to leader)

Total Setup:

  • Backer: 100yd braid
  • Main: 300ft copper
  • Leader: 20ft mono
  • Total: ~400 yards capacity

Example 2: Lead Core Setup​

ReelSpooling: "Lake Superior Trout - 10 Color Lead Core"

Segments:

  1. Backer (Position 1)

    • Type: BraidVariant
    • 30# PowerPro Braid
    • 150 yards
    • Notes: "Backer for lead core"

  2. Main Line (Position 2)

    • Type: LeadCoreVariant
    • 27# Cortland Lead Core
    • 10 colors (100 feet)
    • Notes: "10 color lead core - sinks ~5ft per color"
    • Connection: Albright Knot

  3. Leader (Position 3)

    • Type: FluorocarbonVariant
    • 12# Seaguar InvisX
    • 15 feet
    • Notes: "Fluorocarbon leader - nearly invisible"
    • Connection: FG Knot (low profile)

Example 3: Simple Bass Setup​

ReelSpooling: "Bass Fishing - Braid with Fluoro Leader"

Segments:

  1. Main Line (Position 1)

    • Type: BraidVariant
    • 30# PowerPro Braid
    • 150 yards
    • Notes: "Main line"

  2. Leader (Position 2)

    • Type: FluorocarbonVariant
    • 15# Seaguar AbrazX
    • 6 feet
    • Notes: "Abrasion-resistant leader"
    • Connection: FG Knot (smooth through guides)

Knot Recommendations by Connection Type​

Braid to Mono/Fluoro​

  • Best: FG Knot (98% strength, low profile)
  • Alternative: Albright Knot (95% strength, easier to tie)
  • Beginner: Double Uni (90% strength, very easy)

Mono to Mono​

  • Best: Blood Knot (85% strength, smooth)
  • Alternative: Double Uni (90% strength, easier)

Line to Leader (General)​

  • Best: FG Knot (for braid), Albright (for mono)
  • Alternative: Double Uni (universal, easy)

Heavy Line Connections​

  • Best: Albright Knot (handles diameter differences well)
  • Alternative: Bimini Twist + Albright (for heavy game fishing)

Setup Sharing & How-To Videos​

When users view someone's setup, they can see:

  1. Complete spooling configuration
  2. Each segment with details
  3. Knots used for connections
  4. Links to knot-tying videos
  5. Setup description and notes

This enables:

  • Learning: Users can learn complex setups
  • Replication: Users can replicate successful setups
  • Education: Knot videos teach proper techniques
  • Community: Sharing of proven setups

API Endpoints Needed​

  1. GET /api/reel-spoolings/{id} - Get complete spooling with segments and knots
  2. POST /api/reel-spoolings - Create new spooling
  3. PUT /api/reel-spoolings/{id} - Update spooling
  4. POST /api/reel-spoolings/{id}/segments - Add segment
  5. PUT /api/reel-spoolings/{id}/segments/{segmentId} - Update segment
  6. POST /api/reel-spoolings/{id}/segments/{segmentId}/connections - Add knot connection
  7. GET /api/knots - Get all knots (with filters)
  8. GET /api/knots/{id} - Get knot details with video
  9. GET /api/gear-setups/{id}/spooling - Get spooling for setup

Future Enhancements​

  1. Setup Templates - Pre-configured spooling templates for common techniques
  2. Setup Comparison - Compare different spooling configurations
  3. Knot Strength Database - User-submitted strength test results
  4. Setup Analytics - Which setups catch more fish
  5. Maintenance Tracking - Alert when line needs respooling
  6. Line Age Tracking - Track how long line has been on reel
  7. Cost Calculator - Calculate cost of respooling
  8. Setup Sharing - Public/private sharing of setups
  9. Setup Ratings - User ratings of setups
  10. Setup Comments - Discussion on setups