Spomb Rapide Reel Spare Spool

Spomb Rapide Reel Spare Spool

In the world of high-performance baiting, momentum is everything. When you’re using the fastest spod reel on the market, the last thing you want is for a “crack-off” or a wind knot to bring your session to a grinding halt. At Gerry’s Fishing, we consider the Spomb Rapide Reel Spare Spool an essential piece of insurance. This genuine 14000-size replacement ensures that your lightning-fast 145cm retrieve is always ready to go, no matter what the bankside conditions throw at you.

Product Details and Uses

The Spomb Rapide Spare Spool is a precision-machined, large-arbor aluminum spool designed to perfectly match the specifications of the Rapide 14000 reel. Its primary purpose is to keep you efficient. Having a spare spool pre-loaded and ready in your carryall means you can recover from a major tangle or a snapped leader in seconds, rather than spending twenty minutes re-spooling while the fish move off your bait.

Like the original, this spool is braid-ready with a shallow profile specifically calculated to hold a 300m spool of 0.18mm braid perfectly. This eliminates the need for spongy monofilament backing, which can often lead to line “bedding in” under the high-pressure retrieval speeds the Rapide is capable of. It also features the signature dual sprung range casting line clips, allowing you to store two different distances—ideal for when you need to switch between a main baited area and a secondary patrol route.

Detailed Specifications

Examples of Where to Use

• Tactical Line Swapping: Use your primary spool for ultra-thin 0.18mm braid for maximum distance, but keep your spare spool loaded with a slightly thicker 0.23mm braid for fishing snaggy venues or when the wind is gusting across the lake.

• Rapid Tangle Recovery: If you experience a “bird’s nest” during a high-energy cast, don’t waste time trying to unpick it on the bank. Simply swap the spool, clip back up, and get your bait out while the fish are still feeding.

• Dual-Purpose Setup: Many anglers use the Rapide for both spodding and marker work. Use one spool for your high-viz spodding braid and the other for a more sensitive, low-stretch marker braid to find those hidden gravel bars.

• International Travel: When fishing abroad where you can’t easily buy specific braids, having a pre-loaded spare spool is the ultimate piece of mind for your “dream trip” to France or the Balkans.

Gerry’s Fishing Pro Tip

The “Wet Braid” Trick: Before you start your session, dunk your spare spool (already loaded with braid) into a bucket of lake water for 10 minutes. Braid casts much better and sits on the spool more tightly when it’s wet. By having your spare spool “pre-soaked,” if you do need to swap it mid-session, the line will behave perfectly from the very first cast, preventing those annoying loops that can occur with dry, stiff braid.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will this fit the Spomb E Reel?

No. The Spomb Rapide uses a larger 14000-size chassis compared to the 12000-size Spomb E Reel. The spools are not interchangeable due to the different diameters and oscillation stroke lengths.

Do I need to buy extra line clips?

No, the spare spool comes fully fitted with the same high-quality dual sprung line clips as the original spool that came with your reel.

Is it easy to change the spool over?

Extremely. The Spomb Rapide features a quick-release drag knob. Simply unscrew the front drag cap, slide the old spool off, slide the new one on, and tighten the cap back down. You can be back in action in under 30 seconds.

Does the spool come with line already on it?

No, the spare spool is supplied empty. This allows you to choose the specific diameter and brand of braid that best suits your fishing style. For the best performance, we recommend filling it with 300m of a dedicated spod braid.