06-12-2016, 01:35 AM
Line twist is the usual culprit. Solution:
1. release the bail
2. pull the line out beyond your normal casting distance
3. with nothing at the line's end, reel in the line between thumb and forefinger - all coils should straighten out
Note: make sure the spool is filled to within 1/8" of the spool lip
Note: Use fresh line (old mono line has memory and retains coils from lying on the spool, having been affected by UV sunlight; braid less so)
Note: the lighter the lure, the lighter the line;
also, greater pound test lines (larger diameter) need heavier lures to pull line off the spool and for proper casting distance.
Note: do not reel against the drag which always results in line twist and coils.
Note: always use a swivel with lures that revolve-on-axis on the retrieve such a Mepps in-line spinners and certain plastics, otherwise line twist will always result in spool tangles.
I'm surprised the anglers you fish with haven't given you many of the above tips.
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1. release the bail
2. pull the line out beyond your normal casting distance
3. with nothing at the line's end, reel in the line between thumb and forefinger - all coils should straighten out
Note: make sure the spool is filled to within 1/8" of the spool lip
Note: Use fresh line (old mono line has memory and retains coils from lying on the spool, having been affected by UV sunlight; braid less so)
Note: the lighter the lure, the lighter the line;
also, greater pound test lines (larger diameter) need heavier lures to pull line off the spool and for proper casting distance.
Note: do not reel against the drag which always results in line twist and coils.
Note: always use a swivel with lures that revolve-on-axis on the retrieve such a Mepps in-line spinners and certain plastics, otherwise line twist will always result in spool tangles.
I'm surprised the anglers you fish with haven't given you many of the above tips.
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