Where to pick up spare reel spools?

[Hoshnasi]

I'm just getting back into fishing and I've picked up a few rod and reel combos. Now after the purchase I'm realizing that carrying spare spools with different # line spooled can be an INCREDIBLE help. Particularly for my Abu Garcia Cardinal which is currently spun up with 2# for the trout. However, with the trout slowing down getting 4-6# would be more versatile.

Do most of you just purchase the extra spool when buying the reel?

Thanks!!!

[billy b]

Always buy an extra spool or two for the reasons just as you said. Ebay is a source ... as well as tackle shops, or course.

Good luck!

[calico killer kevin]

You can buy it directly from Pure Fishing. Get their contact info from Abu Garcia's website.

[Ricky-Ray]

How about fish with a heavier line and add a short topshot of lighter line? I don't do much trout fishing at all but I'm thinking I could spool the reel with 8-10 pound mono on there and then depending on conditions add a leader of 2-6 pound mono.

Pretty much the same idea when I fish the salt. I use 65# spectra backing and then add a short leader of mono depending on conditions.

[vortec_cruiser]

I get all my spares from ebay - very cheap.