In this video, Craig Cantelmo of Van Staal demonstrates how to spool a Van Staal spinning reel in order to avoid an hourglass-shaped spool and achieve a flat line-lay for minimal headaches and longer casts. “Make sure there’s a hump in the middle, starting from the backing,” Cantelmo explains. “That will allow your line to lay flat on the spool after your first cast.” Learn more about the Van Staal VS and VSB250 at www.vanstaal.com.
Thanks again to Van Staal reels for being a sponsor for Striper Cup 2013. There’s still time to win great prizes (like Van Staal reels) by signing up for the Striper Cup and attending StriperFest on Saturday, September 28th.

