is it a myth

[Ketchn]

we like to take our line memory twist out by ripping fish lips , it takes that line back to limp and straight right fast

[BobC]

2lb test Stren Crappie works well on the 20 Pflueger. Yes, there is some twist from time to time but I peel a little off and good to go. The line is cheap enough. Also, I keep the roller bearing well lubricated. I can see where heavier mono would give some problems. On my small stream it works well for me.
Bob

[catchNgrease]

Somethings I have learned. And with these things and a dollar you can't buy a cup of coffee.

1. Good roller bearings matter because they stay heathier longer and allow spool to work properly.
2. Never try to reel while a fish is overcoming your drag. You are twisting the line.
3. The fact that the reel spools at a 90 degree promotes twist. Bait cast reels don't twist. Learn to live with some of it.
4. Don't overfill the reel. It will cause wind knots especially when it is windy. At that point line twist Is the least of your worries.
5. After spooling fresh line tie the line to a tree limb. Loosen the drag. Walk a good distance tighten the drag and stretch the line. Lay the rod down. Go back to the tree and cut the line and just throw the line down. Walk back to rod and start reeling line up using other hand to keep tension so the line lays rather than stacks. DO NOT overpower the drag or it will twist.
7. Repeat this task of stretching and removing twist as needed. I prefer to do it with a cold beverage the night before.
6. Close the bail by hand after each cast and give the line a little tug. This checks to make sure drag is where you want it and it stops slack at the reel... I got this idea from Richard Gene.
7. Memory and twist are separate issues. If memory is a hot button with you fish braid. I personally can't stand to cast it. And all the good mono brands are cheap and easy to get to. And please be responsible and dispose of properly. I spool it out on the ground and it melt it with a hand torch and chunk it away. In the garbage It draws up to the size of nickle.

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[Fishfishwish]

Good stuff. Closely related to #2 is to avoid reeling under tension when possible. I see too many people trying to winch fish in with a spinning reel. Pump up the fish with the rod, reel down on slack or much less tension.

Soaking the new spool of mono line in a bucket of water for about a week before spooling it on your reel helps too.

1. Good roller bearings matter because they stay heathier longer and allow spool to work properly.
2. Never try to reel while a fish is overcoming your drag. You are twisting the line.
3. The fact that the reel spools at a 90 degree promotes twist. Bait cast reels don't twist. Learn to live with some of it.
4. Don't overfill the reel. It will cause wind knots especially when it is windy. At that point line twist Is the least of your worries.
5. After spooling fresh line tie the line to a tree limb. Loosen the drag. Walk a good distance tighten the drag and stretch the line. Lay the rod down. Go back to the tree and cut the line and just throw the line down. Walk back to rod and start reeling line up using other hand to keep tension so the line lays rather than stacks. DO NOT overpower the drag or it will twist.
7. Repeat this task of stretching and removing twist as needed. I prefer to do it with a cold beverage the night before.
6. Close the bail by hand after each cast and give the line a little tug. This checks to make sure drag is where you want it and it stops slack at the reel... I got this idea from Richard Gene.
7. Memory and twist are separate issues. If memory is a hot button with you fish braid. I personally can't stand to cast it. And all the good mono brands are cheap and easy to get to. And please be responsible and dispose of properly. I spool it out on the ground and it melt it with a hand torch and chunk it away. In the garbage It draws up to the size of nickle.

[Eagle 1]

I use the 20 series but prefer the 25 series . Spool on line as it comes off the spool . Close bail by hand . Do not reel when line being stripped . Not a major issue to me . Like Ketchn says catching fish helps .