how in the world do i keep twisting line???

[hoggerhead]

I just put on brand new trilene maxx 8 lb. test yesterday. I only spooled about 100 yards of it. Ive tried 3 0r 4 different brands, and it doesnt matter cuz it always ends up twisting and causing major problems out on the water. When i spool line i start by reeling in a bout 10 or so times, then check for twists. If its twisting i flip the spool over and reel in to the recomended line capacity. then when i get to the water i throw my lure in the water and troll all the line off the spool, then reel it back in. If anybody has some pointers on spooling line so it doesnt twist, i would apreciate it!

 

[Fat Albert]

<font color="#ff0066">from the spool it has a natural memory....what you need to do is tie the loose end to a pole or end of something good and stationary, walk off about 50 to 60 yards and stretch the heck out of it and crank it back up on the spool....that takes the memory out of it and the line smooooooth on the reel....this should help....FA</font>

 

[Gator]

Hoggerhead, I generally do what you do but sometimes it's easier to place the spool onto a pencil or screwdriver in a vise and spool it on and I anways wet a cloth to spool it thru. It works for me. Good luck.

 

[hoggerhead]

thanks, im gonna try stretching the line thats on there allready, maybe it will work. I hope it does, cuz thats the 3rd spool of line ive bought in the last month and a half!emoBang

 

[Fat Albert]

hoggerhead,  you need to stretch the crap out of it.......it will stretch a good bit.....FA

 

[STEIN]

Yep, I back up far enough that nearly all the line is off the spool, then stretch the sheet out of it. I do that about every couple weeks if fishing alot.

 

[Guest]

A couple of other suggestions (others are good too).

1) Instead of streching out, I like running my motor (slowly or electric only) and letting the line drift behind the boat. Make sure you take nearly all the line off your spool, then reel in while the motor is still in gear. It has the same affect as stretching between two trees, just this way is more convenient for me.

2) Watch your lures, some cause more twist than others (inline spinners and non-perfectly straight rigged flukes, especially if you reel them in fast)). You can always use a swivel to reduce line twist.

3) Close your reel by hand vs slamming the arm shut by cranking. You can add some twist as the arm catches the line and moves it to where it starts to feed onto the spool. Some reels are worst than others.

4) Some brands of mono/co-poly/flouro seem to twist less than others. Also an old spool can twist more. Additionally if you are the bottom of the spool, it tends to have more twist.

5) Larger diameter spool will handle twisty line better, those micro (ie 1000 sized) spinning reels tend to tightly wind the line around a small diameter.

 

[jason]

R14 - 8/10/2007 1:20 PM  </p>

 3) Close your reel by hand vs slamming the arm shut by cranking. You can add some twist as the arm catches the line and moves it to where it starts to feed onto the spool. Some reels are worst than others. 

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That is the best way to avoid line twist on a spinning reel

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[hoggerhead]

never thought of that.emoScratch thats exactly how i do my bail though. I will keep that in mind next time im out. thanks!

 

[Buoy-Master]

I strech the line like FA mentioned. Made a HUGE differance!

 

[EricM]

I learned that trick from an earlier thread, and it works great!

 

[SpurHunter]

EricM - 8/10/2007 4:54 PM I learned that trick from an earlier thread, and it works great!

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 Ummm, which tip are you refering to?</p>

 

[EricM]

Sorry! I was refering to stretching the working end of the line out tight. It must "relax" the memory, but it needs doing every once in a while. All of R14's ideas are perfectly valid and will also help.

 

[SpurHunter]

Does exsessive heat,(like now) or cold make the issue worse?

 

[BASSMASTRBW96]

DO WHAT R14 SAID STRETCH IT IN THE WATER WITH MOTOR RUNNING NO LURE SPOOL IT OFF AND IT WILL BE GREAT

 

[ashtrey]

another good way to stretch the line is when you load your boat and you are on your way through the no wake zone let the line out behind the boat providing that noone is following you then flip your bell if this is a spinning rod i would assume let it pull for about say 1 min at a good idle speed and then slow down to a stop then reel it in holding the line with your fingers and i promise you will not have any memory from the spool. has worked for me and pops for 20+ years. GOOD LUCK




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