Thread: Ultra lite spinning reels

I've been on the search to figure out how to keep spinning reels from getting line twists. After spooling on the line, I usually pull it all back of and hold it again while reeling back on because it allows the line to spin all the twist out being that it's now been cut on the end. However, it's usually only a period of time before it gets twisted again. Recently I bought a Mitchell which has been the best one I've ever owned. I've gotten only one line twist with it in about a year and it came just recently. I've now learned that Shimano and Diawa both make reels that contain an anti-twist feature. I was just curious to know if anyone has a reel like this and has any feedback on it. They are a bit expensive but would be worth it if they really worked.

Clark

Clark I am sure you know this but you don't spool up a spinning reel like you would a bait casting reel. I all ways lay the new line flat on the floor with the label looking up.

best way i have found to get the twist out is take every thing off end of line even the bobber stop. run boat slow let out line run fast enough to put bow in pole. let out all your line and reel in with boat under power . this will take all twists out of line. wprks for me.

A spinning reel has to be spooled different than a baitcast. Line (especially monofilament) has a memory and it is almost impossible to get rid of it. When loading a reel, always put the line on the same direction that it comes of the spool. Most reels spin in a clock-wise direction when you are looking at the top of the spool. just make sure that the new line comes off it's spool in a counter-clockwise direction. You will still have some loops at times but it will be much less.

one trick is to take out line w/ hook on it w/ more line than you would cast out. put hook in something and let line sit tight w/ no slack for a couple days. this will only get out the twists for the line you straighten out but it will be good for a trip or two. this is the lazy way for those not wanting to re-spool.

Beabayou is right, also the reason the line twist according to Bill Dance is if the fish is pulling you should not be reeling, you should only reel when the fish is coming toward you. He said, reeling against the pull of the fish causes the line to twist. If your like me it's hard to have the patience to fight the fish and prevent this from happening. He uses anti reverse and back reels while holding tension on the fish and then reels when he feels slack. Also certain baits will twist your line if you don't have a good swivel in front of it. I troll with Hildebrant in line spinners with a jig or shinner behind it and if you don't have a good swivel your line will twist in no time at all. Hope this helps until you get the new reel.

Every so ofter have someone take the other end of your line and walk further than you would cast and simply stretch the line for about 10 seconds or so you can also do this by hooking your hook into something and stretching it out yourself, this typically will make any line fish like new although im a trilene XL fan myself. If you use the hi vis bass pro line you may need to do this before every outing although its rare with the Trilene XL... When you stretch your line do it to the point that it almost breaks it and if it does you should change it anyway....

Originally Posted by Beaubayou

Clark I am sure you know this but you don't spool up a spinning reel like you would a bait casting reel. I all ways lay the new line flat on the floor with the label looking up.

what he said.

Recently I tried a new line spray by Kevin Van Dam, I dont now the name of it but is lanolin based (probably just gojo and water for $7). It really does remove a lot of line memory if you follow directions.

Did you fish Saturday? If so where and how did you do? Went to Stowe, it was slow, I was tired, left with only nine keepers about 10:30.

CLARK . ALL MY REELS ARE DIAWA SWEEPFIRE 1000 UL AND 1500 which has a larger spool .been using them for about four years. Never had a problem with them. I got a box full of other name brand reels that did not hold up like the diawa I think they have the anti twist .