To put line on the South Bend Trophy Stalker Spinning Rod and Reel Combo you can do it a couple ways. I recommend threading the line you are going to use down through the eyelets. Once you have the end of the line to the reel, open the bail and tie the line to the spool. Once the line is tied to the spool, close the bail and begin reeling. The line should begin to wrap around the spool and continue reeling till you have enough line on the spool. Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com for more information.