What is this little loop before the reel? Does the line go through

What is this little loop before the reel? Does the line go through here too? : r/FishingForBeginners

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why does my line do this? did I spool it too tight? when I reel in I have to hold it tighter or it's super loose on the reel : r/FishingForBeginners

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