Crappies and a line twisted.

[Just_Bass]

Went out to my usual spot this evening for some action and decided to try even finesse approach, jigging with 1/16oz marabou jig. Not bad, it was slow at first but when sun started to set got some nice action along with some 10” crappies and a nice size bluegill. My last cast came to an end with, I guess I can say expected result. Will deal with it tomorrow, may be go with 2lb line instead of 4lb.
Btw all crappies caught with my baitcaster, the spinning only caught a bluegill with float setup.

[deathb4disco]

Will deal with it tomorrow, may be go with 2lb line instead of 4lb.

It’s not the line. It’s a cheap reel with a tiny spool. That’s a recipe for line twist.

[CrappiePappy]

From looking at the picture, it looks as though the line was being wrapped around the spool loosely ... probably due to the light jig not putting much tension on the line as it was retrieved. That loosely wrapped line will come off the spool simply from the frictional pull of the line during a cast ... end results are pictured.

One way to combat that is to make your cast, then pull back the rod while closing the bail. Keep as much tension on the incoming line as possible.

OR ... next time use the baitcast setup for the float/jig and the spinning setup for straight jig casting.

I'm not sure the lighter pound test line would make that much difference. I only have one outfit with 2# line (a 6'6" Mitchell Zero Gravity Carbon rod with a Spidercast SM200 IAR reel) that I paired up for Bluegill fishing. But, previously the reel had 4# test line on it and was used on a 5' Quantum UL rod for Crappie fishing (shooting docks & close quarters casting) and I don't remember having a "birds nest" with it. If memory serves me, that line was probably Stren Gold (not exactly the limpest mono on the market).

[Just_Bass]

It’s not the line. It’s a cheap reel with a tiny spool. That’s a recipe for line twist.

So how expensive should I spend with the reel and how big the spool? Are you saying if I use shimano Stella 2500 size I wouldn’t have this problem?
I think it is more like a user error, since I don’t know jack about spinning reel lol. The float I use this time is pencil style float and I knew I made a bad cast a few times before this happen.
@CP I tried to close the bail by hand even before the float hit water normally. I’m not sure if this the cast after I caught that bluegill so line loosely wrap might not be it. I know for sure this pencil float is lighter than my usual foam float I can’t get it shoot straight to target, instead it shoot into sky let the line come out too much. I guess
May be it just me that have so much problem with spinning reel lol.

[wannabe fisherman]

it's called LEARNING CURVE Years ago I only fished with casting reels, when I went back to fishing I started using spinners and had the same problem. Got a friend to help me out and show me what I was doing wrong, that sure helped. OH by the way, did I mention that I cast left handed?

[deathb4disco]

Are you saying if I use shimano Stella 2500 size I wouldn’t have this problem?

You definitely would not have that problem with a 2500 Stella. However, you don't have to spend that much. How about a Daiwa BG?

Daiwa | BG SPINNING REELS

I think it is more like a user error, since I don’t know jack about spinning reel lol.

Whenever you have a question, Youtube has the answer. This guy has an excellent channel:

YouTube

[trypman1]

If you throw into the wind, that will happen. The wind slows the jig and the line keeps coming off.

[river scum]

could have put too much line on the reel? use a swivel and a leader? maybe use a braid for main line with mono leader. at the end of the day remove jig and let out line on way back to ramp to straiten out for next time.

[GreenLine]

I got nothing. That’s one reason why I use a long pole most of the time.
I have a spin cast that out performs all the spinning reels I’ve ever used. Daiwa Goldcast if I feel the need to cast .
I will also add I never use line below 6 lb test , the water in my neck of the woods is never gin clear, so no need IMO


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[ET Fish]

I have trouble with a bait caster. As mentioned above, it’s a learning curve.