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I have the wife hold the spool and be sure that it comes off the spool in the same direction it goes onto the reel. The spools are different size so there is really no fool proof way to do it perfect but this creates less issues. I've done it this way for a long time and some line still wants to act up, so then I get a small sinker and while the trolling motor is going, let out most or all of the line. When it comes back on, it's under tension and has had the chance to untwist. Best I can offer. And if you use a spray you need to make sure that it doesn't have adverse reactions with the line. everything in a spray can has a carrier that evaporates after exposure to the air, and some might degrade the line. Just test it first or use something like reel magic that's designed for this.
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I have had these issues myself and agree that dragging free line out behind the boat is a great fix assuming you haven't overfilled the spool. The line spool instructions tell you to face the label side up and should come off correctly (which is counterclockwise, but I've still had issues with that. Reel magic helps, but when all else fails dragging free line behind you and reeling back in between your fingers to add tension should do the trick.
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I always use 4# line and always lay the new spool of line on the floor label up, just a trick I learned from my father.
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3 or 4 pound Fireline, it can be hard to find.
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Guys thanks for the help. I got a spool or 4lb Suffix and am going to leave next week for Reelfoot to get into some good bull bluegill with the grandkids. :fish
