[Rocky_LC]

I was out "practicing" with my winch ("new to me" Warn 8752) today. I found a shallow hill, spooled about 75' of cable, hooked my "tree saver" to the base of a big oak tree, and tried to winch my truck up the hill.

I got a little nervous as I saw the tight line crushing down on the line that was not spooled in as tightly. I saw things in there that looked scary, like line bulging up, birdcaging, etc.

Right now the line on the lowest wraps on the winch spool must not be on thghtly, and I know that it isn't layered evenly.

So what's the secret? Spool out the whole thing on pavement and winch my truck up a slight hill?

How do you get the wraps to line up nicely withoug grabbing a hold of the line and guiding it (probably not a good idea during winching)?

Generally, how much tension should the line be under when spooled in?

WHat's the secret?

Thanks -

Rocky