How many use the "free" spare spools?

[eyedoktr]

Alot of times,they will include a "free" spare spool with a new reel and tell you it's a $6 value (or whatever amount). I haven't used a spare spool or even put line on one for at least 20 years. Keep the spool and charge me less. If I need heavier or lighter test,I just grab another rod/reel combo. just wondering how many of you guys and gals think it's a good thing when they offer you a free spool. Thanks.

[cold_feet]

Eyedoctor
I have to agree with you. I find it a waist and have quite a few setting on a shelf waiting their turn. I always end up putting a couple spools of line in my tackle bag anyways and if I need to change some old line I'll do it on the water. Maybe this is bass ackwards, but I know I got fresh line on the reel this way.
Cold Feet

[Trevor]

I used to always use them when I only had a couple rods.  Now I just grab a different rod if I want to change line weights/types.  They just sit in the bottom of the tackle box now.

A spare spool with a fly reel however is invaluable, especially for the stillwater fisherman...

[FullTmeDad]

I don't remember ever using the "spare" spool. They are all in a box on the shelf outside.
FTD

[shwung79]

I never have either.  But I do have quite the collection in a drawer in the garage!

[asphalt_kid]

I always keep a spare spool handy, never know when a bigger fish is going to get ahold of that jig and make a run. and POP there goys some line and oops I don't have enough line left to my liking. Then wham I slap the spare spool on and I am back in business.
One more application is I have heavier line on another spool and if I start to fish in some stick ups or other cover I am ready again.

[swalleyi]

yes i always have that spare spool ready to go too. But i've never used it yet. But i suppose when your younger and don't have 6 rods at hand a spare spool might come in handy

[eyedoktr]

Sometimes I wish I only had 6 rods at hand. When I fish out of my 23' cuddy, there are generally at least a dozen rods ready for use.

[nunzio]

I always use my spare spools....... ya, I'm always the odd  one in the bunch
On the ice, I strip off the used line from each trip, large fish or during a great bite. Don't like loosing fish due to a nick or pike rolling the line.
My light action rod I spool with 6lb and one 3lb...... I use the 6lb for walleye and sauger and the 3lb for perch and crappie..... I still carry 4 - 6 rods and use both spools for all. Some spools go unused for the season. Also it's no fun being out 8 miles on LOW and get a rig stripped
Works for me.