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Post by nocod on Jan 2, 2009 20:20:19 GMT -5
I may have lost a few fish as the result of line twist?,what line do you fishers use that this doesnt happen,braid maybe?
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fishcatch
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Post by fishcatch on Jan 5, 2009 5:05:55 GMT -5
Try looking for a line which has no memory. Braided line is good....
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otter
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Post by otter on Jan 5, 2009 14:25:57 GMT -5
line twist can happen from jigging sp00ns and jigs. The constant vertical movement of the sp00n will cause it to spin around and twist the line. If you stop jigging and hold the rod still the sp00n will spin around. Fish will not bite. What I do is place a swivel about 12 inches up the line. This will reduce most if not all of your line twist.
Otter
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Post by fisherman on Jan 5, 2009 16:36:40 GMT -5
In addition, a lot of guys do it to themselves when reeling in a fish and the drag is too loose causing the spool to spin. If the fish is taking line or you can't gain any line, stop reeling. Putting the line on "backwards" is another problem. When adding new line to your reel, after 10 turns, stop, give a bit of slack and if you find the line starts coiling, flip the spool of new line over and start reeling again.
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icewalker28
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Post by icewalker28 on Jan 6, 2009 13:47:55 GMT -5
I agree and i can also add that if you do experience line twist , the fish will shy away from the jig or spoon. If you pause , quiver the end of the rod and the lure will stop spinning while the fish is looking. The swivel and light line are the best. 3-4lbs test. ;D
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Post by nocod on Jan 6, 2009 14:10:04 GMT -5
just got some trilene cold weather line,only time will tell if it works,it says low memory so I will give it a try.
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Post by nostrillnugget on Jan 6, 2009 16:36:46 GMT -5
Hi
fisherman is right nocod, reeling against your drag will twist it, & putting it on backwards will do it more than anything. i find putting the spool in a bucket of water or the sink ( the right way up) and do the test fisherman explains to see if your putting it on backwards, this will help reduce your twist, if you use a lot of sp oo ns, a swivel is definitely a must, I put it 18" - 24" up the line though ...
NN.
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fishaholic
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Post by fishaholic on Jan 7, 2009 13:16:50 GMT -5
hey nocod low memory line will definitely help you next time you should try out p-line cx premium in 4lb (greatstuff) also i find if you put your line on with a line spooling station like they have at fishing stores the line will go directly onto your spool instead of having to twist onto the spool ( almost like a baitcaster how the spool is side to side instead of up and down ) most fishing stores will do this for free if you have the line you want. i work at a store that has one and respool my reels on it all the time. i find it makes a big difference.
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hungc
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Post by hungc on Mar 26, 2009 11:02:31 GMT -5
Nocod, I not sure what kind of reel you fish but I use spin casting reels with 6 to 8 lbs Trilene (nothing fancy) and prefer bait are minnows. I had issues with line twist in the past. One easy way to reduce line twist is to pull the line to a point where the drag is used (pull just couple of inches) so the line in the spool is tight. I do this every few cast while the line is out in the water especially with new lines. I saw this during Bob Izumi fishing show years ago and it reduced my line twist dramatically. I don't have this issue anymore. Hope that helps.
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Post by archer179 on Mar 30, 2009 12:46:50 GMT -5
One other thing that you can do to prevent line twist is to close the bail on your reel by hand after you cast. "DO NOT" start turning the handle on your reel until you close the bail.
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Post by esoxman on Sept 16, 2009 19:41:09 GMT -5
Here is a trick I have been using for years. LONG before the fancy variety of lines were around.
Tie a leader on your line, no lure, troll with as much line out as you can for 5 - 10 minutes, reel it in at normal speed while moving.
Plus being sure to spool the line on in the correct directions is probably the most important thing.
Slacken your line while fishing to check for the beginning signs of twist, BEFORE it looses you a fish
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