Setting up the fishing reel can take up to ten to thirty minutes, depending on your skills. If you are a novice, you would be in a better place if you learn a bit about the different parts or check out a tutorial online. Then, gather the equipment and connect the reel to the rod, which is a three-step process. First, loosen the real seat, place the reel foot there, and tighten it again. You need to make sure that the reel is not wobbling or you have to repeat the steps otherwise.