Spinning Reel Question

[wtretrievers]

What causes line to twist on a spinning reel? I have tried numerous lines, no luck, Different spinning reels, high dollar, low dollar no luck. Tried different methods of spooling the reels, no luck. The best way I've found is fill the spool then either myself or one my boys grab the line & start walking till it's to the knot, then reel it back up & repeat a couple times till twist are gone, but only last maybe one trip. I fish alot of light line & finesse baits bass fishing. & love a spinning reel for pitching around docks & piers, but it's aggravating!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any suggestions?

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by wtretrievers

What causes line to twist on a spinning reel? I have tried numerous lines, no luck, Different spinning reels, high dollar, low dollar no luck. Tried different methods of spooling the reels, no luck. The best way I've found is fill the spool then either myself or one my boys grab the line & start walking till it's to the knot, then reel it back up & repeat a couple times till twist are gone, but only last maybe one trip. I fish alot of light line & finesse baits bass fishing. & love a spinning reel for pitching around docks & piers, but it's aggravating!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any suggestions?

what kind of line you use, mono, braid? braid has always worked on our spinners

[jpeff31787]

i know that manualling flipping the bail back helps reduce twist and don't reel when a fish is pulling drag that helps too or at least thats what bill dance said on tv lol

i fish with braid and have little twist in my lines

[bigdog]

This is how I learned.

Step 1
Remove most of the old fishing line off of the spinning reel. Leave just enough line through the spool end of the rod to attach the new fishing line to.

Step 2
Make 2 clinch knots to attach the new line to the old.

Step 3
Lay the new spool of fishing line on the floor. Position it so that it comes off the new spool exactly as it will go on to the spinning reel.

Step 4
Secure the fishing line tightly with your free hand. Slowly turn the spinning reel with your other hand, making sure that the line winds on tightly.

Step 5
Fill the spool until it is about an eighth of an inch from the spool tip. This should only require about 50 yards of fishing line. Don't fill the entire spool, or you risk tangling the line.

[wtretrievers]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

what kind of line you use, mono, braid? braid has always worked on our spinners

I've always used mono, fish several places thats beat hard & the fishing is hard. So I like a light 8-10 mono.
Anyone tried flourocarbon???

[wtretrievers]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

i know that manualling flipping the bail back helps reduce twist and don't reel when a fish is pulling drag that helps too or at least thats what bill dance said on tv lol

i fish with braid and have little twist in my lines

Jpeff.......does the braid sink or dig into the spooled line if you set hook or hang up? I thought that was on of my problems with braid a long time ago.

[Montauk17]

The braid won't dig just by setting the hook as long as you spool it TIGHT.Now when you get stuck on something,I carry a small peace of a broomstick to wrap the line around to pull free.Braid on a spinning reel is the only way to go,but I still use mono on my baitcasters.I use to use power pro but now I use sufix braid and it's awesome.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Montak17

The braid won't dig just by setting the hook as long as you spool it TIGHT.Now when you get stuck on something,I carry a small peace of a broomstick to wrap the line around to pull free.Braid on a spinning reel is the only way to go,but I still use mono on my baitcasters.I use to use power pro but now I use sufix braid and it's awesome.

i for a long time used braid on my baitcaster, i switched to berkley big game mono and LOVE IT. braid for spinner though.

[Montauk17]

The big game is a very strong line and i've used a few times,what lb test do you use fool?I maily use the sufix mono,it cast great and has almost zero memory.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by bigdog

This is how I learned.

Step 1
Remove most of the old fishing line off of the spinning reel. Leave just enough line through the spool end of the rod to attach the new fishing line to.

Step 2
Make 2 clinch knots to attach the new line to the old.

Step 3
Lay the new spool of fishing line on the floor. Position it so that it comes off the new spool exactly as it will go on to the spinning reel.

Step 4
Secure the fishing line tightly with your free hand. Slowly turn the spinning reel with your other hand, making sure that the line winds on tightly.

Step 5
Fill the spool until it is about an eighth of an inch from the spool tip. This should only require about 50 yards of fishing line. Don't fill the entire spool, or you risk tangling the line.

Very important advice. There is also such a thing as spooling a baitcaster bassackwards.

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Montak17

The big game is a very strong line and i've used a few times,what lb test do you use fool?I maily use the sufix mono,it cast great and has almost zero memory.

12 lb test big game.

[B-Stealth]

Fool is right, try you some braid; works great for the spinners. Its great for the kids or novice fisher(People) because they can snag it many times and usually not break the line. The less lines they break, the less you tie; and the more you fish.

20LB Power Pro With A 20LB Flouro Leader Via a Double Uni Knot.

[Deadly D]

every time you cast if you dont close the bail by hand you will have a 1/4"twist every time so it dont take long to start twisting and wrapping on the rod. Braid in my opionion is the best for spinning reels.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by wtretrievers

Jpeff.......does the braid sink or dig into the spooled line if you set hook or hang up? I thought that was on of my problems with braid a long time ago.

what i do when i spool my spinning reels is put a strip of duck tape or electrical tape on the spool before i tie it on and then start spooling on string, then i just make sure i reel it on as tight as I can. I've never had any problems like that. I've noticed if you don't put the tape at the bottom the braid will loosen up and then it'll sink and dig into the spooled line when you set the hook. I love that braid, it makes using popping corks so much easier and its reallly sensitive when fishing tight lined. Last weekend I fished with my cousin's rod who had mono and I could barely make my cork pop without jerking my arms off, because of all the stretch that mono has. With braid all I have to do is twitch my wrist.

[Deadly D]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

what i do when i spool my spinning reels is put a strip of duck tape or electrical tape on the spool before i tie it on and then start spooling on string, then i just make sure i reel it on as tight as I can. I've never had any problems like that. I've noticed if you don't put the tape at the bottom the braid will loosen up and then it'll sink and dig into the spooled line when you set the hook. I love that braid, it makes using popping corks so much easier and its reallly sensitive when fishing tight lined. Last weekend I fished with my cousin's rod who had mono and I could barely make my cork pop without jerking my arms off, because of all the stretch that mono has. With braid all I have to do is twitch my wrist.

try prespooling with some mono then tie braid in and finish with braid. Works pretty good that way

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by Deadly D

try prespooling with some mono then tie braid in and finish with braid. Works pretty good that way

yeah thats a good idea too, thats what i do with my baitcasters.. I sometimes cast my spinning reel's whole bail out when throwing corks on 7 1/2' rod baby! lol I get lazy when its time to restring my poles lol

[Slidellkid]

You fellas that use braid, are you using the braid tied directly to your lure/bait or do you have a mono leader? I have used braid on several occassions and always used a mono leader. I had horrible problems with the leader breaking because the braid doesn't stretch and breaks the mono. I started using leaders that were heavier pound test than my braid but I still have break offs upon hook set. I started making the leaders longer to allow for some stretch but I still had break offs. I was doing all this in Canada and they would not let you tie directly to the bait with the braid because the braid would wrap around the lake trout and kill the fish (we were only allowed to keep one lake trout a day). Anyway, I gave up on braid after all this so wanted to know if you guys are tying directly to the braid. I know that would solve the problem but I also wondered if the braid tied to the lure would spook fish. Thanks.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by Slidellkid

You fellas that use braid, are you using the braid tied directly to your lure/bait or do you have a mono leader? I have used braid on several occassions and always used a mono leader. I had horrible problems with the leader breaking because the braid doesn't stretch and breaks the mono. I started using leaders that were heavier pound test than my braid but I still have break offs upon hook set. I started making the leaders longer to allow for some stretch but I still had break offs. I was doing all this in Canada and they would not let you tie directly to the bait with the braid because the braid would wrap around the lake trout and kill the fish (we were only allowed to keep one lake trout a day). Anyway, I gave up on braid after all this so wanted to know if you guys are tying directly to the braid. I know that would solve the problem but I also wondered if the braid tied to the lure would spook fish. Thanks.

Yes, you need a leader. I use 20 and sometimes 30 pound flouro. Set your drag properly and the leader will not pop. Good Luck.

[Deadly D]

Originally Posted by Slidellkid

You fellas that use braid, are you using the braid tied directly to your lure/bait or do you have a mono leader? I have used braid on several occassions and always used a mono leader. I had horrible problems with the leader breaking because the braid doesn't stretch and breaks the mono. I started using leaders that were heavier pound test than my braid but I still have break offs upon hook set. I started making the leaders longer to allow for some stretch but I still had break offs. I was doing all this in Canada and they would not let you tie directly to the bait with the braid because the braid would wrap around the lake trout and kill the fish (we were only allowed to keep one lake trout a day). Anyway, I gave up on braid after all this so wanted to know if you guys are tying directly to the braid. I know that would solve the problem but I also wondered if the braid tied to the lure would spook fish. Thanks.

I always tie a mono leader to my braid. I use about a foot of leader. Makes it alot easier when changing baits to.

[Slidellkid]

I don't really want any drag to slip when I set the hook, but if that is what I have to do to fish with braid then maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks.