James RickardWhy does my line tangle?
October 2nd 2009 00:27
It's really a downer when you see a big fish out there, start to cast toward it, and then the line snaps back in a tangled mess.
What happened?
Here's few quick tips to eliminate a common problem.
If you're using a baitcasting reel, you may be relying on the magnetic dampening system too much. REMEDY--use your thumb to control the spool.
You may have too much line on your spinning reel. REMEDY--general wisdom is to fill your reel until the line is within 1/16 of an inch to the spool lip. That's about a millimeter and a half so, you know it's not much space.
Line has a memory. It takes on the form of the spool it was on when you bought it. REMEDY--rather than try and change things, line needs to be spooled onto your reel in in the same direction it was on the manufacturer's spool. Most of the time you can lay the fresh spool of line on the floor with the label facing up and begin peeling off line.
Aside from these tips, one thing I learned the hard way is to always use a good line. You'd be surprised at the guys out there who think nothing of spending $100 for a rod or $15-$20 for a lure and yet balk at shelling out $10 for decent line. I like a bargain as much as they next person but, I've learned line is not a place to scrimp. That is especially true if you're new to angling! Sometimes the line you find at the service station or newspaper stand may be decent but, if you've never heard of the company, chances are you ought to pass.
Stick with good lines from companies like, Berkley, Stren, or Suffix, and you can't go wrong.
What happened?
Here's few quick tips to eliminate a common problem.
If you're using a baitcasting reel, you may be relying on the magnetic dampening system too much. REMEDY--use your thumb to control the spool.
You may have too much line on your spinning reel. REMEDY--general wisdom is to fill your reel until the line is within 1/16 of an inch to the spool lip. That's about a millimeter and a half so, you know it's not much space.
Line has a memory. It takes on the form of the spool it was on when you bought it. REMEDY--rather than try and change things, line needs to be spooled onto your reel in in the same direction it was on the manufacturer's spool. Most of the time you can lay the fresh spool of line on the floor with the label facing up and begin peeling off line.
Aside from these tips, one thing I learned the hard way is to always use a good line. You'd be surprised at the guys out there who think nothing of spending $100 for a rod or $15-$20 for a lure and yet balk at shelling out $10 for decent line. I like a bargain as much as they next person but, I've learned line is not a place to scrimp. That is especially true if you're new to angling! Sometimes the line you find at the service station or newspaper stand may be decent but, if you've never heard of the company, chances are you ought to pass.
Stick with good lines from companies like, Berkley, Stren, or Suffix, and you can't go wrong.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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