02-13-2009, 02:27 AM
Check your rod and reel's line lb/length capacity. If you're within both of those or relatively close to it, then stretch the line out to the point where it stops, it's probably catching on itself. Just make sure it comes out smoothly past that point. No knots in the line right there. I've had the same issue, and usually its just the line being caught on itself, and I just have to pull out the caught spot.
Just curious, how is your line rigged? I use a hook on a swivel about 12" about a 2oz. drop sinker (though I'm using 17lb, not 8lb) and the sinker really helps me get the cast out there a good way, and lets my bait float around in a small area, that way if i see my float move a good distance, I know I have a fish, its not the current. I've had good success with it.
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Just curious, how is your line rigged? I use a hook on a swivel about 12" about a 2oz. drop sinker (though I'm using 17lb, not 8lb) and the sinker really helps me get the cast out there a good way, and lets my bait float around in a small area, that way if i see my float move a good distance, I know I have a fish, its not the current. I've had good success with it.
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