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INSTRUCTIONAL
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Instructional
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Line Twist
The Problem of Line Twist Line twist is when your main line has been twisted so that it then coils around itself and eventually tangles. Line twist is a common problem for any angler using a fixed spool reel. It is something that has a tendancy to occur for all angler to a greater or lesser degree and can cause huge problems as the line can then tangle around the rod tip, guides or around the reel itself. Line twist can also cause a line to spiral up on itself when it is cast out which can spook fish when you want your line to be laying unobtrusively on the bottom. It consequently also can affect your contact with the bait and fish. Many anglers encounter difficulty with casting accuracy or distance as a result of lesser degrees of twist. More serious twisting causes tangles and can catch in the guides when casting. Usually the reason is not clear and the immediate reaction is to blame it on the line itself, when iin fact it is other factors that influnce the line which cause the problem. The Causes of Line Twist Line twist is not the fault of the line. It is always caused by one or more factors that when cobined cause varying degrees of twist. A fixed spool reel by defintion twists the line through 90 degrees when realing in.Check the points below if you encounter line twist with any line and you should find the solution to your problem. Incorrect Loading One of the most important things to be aware of is the correct way to spool new line onto your reel.It is vitally important to follow the correct procedure for loading your reels.The solution to correct loading depends on what kind of reel your filling. Click here to go to recomended loading procedure of both fixed spool and multiplier reels. Twist Generated Though Reeling In A fixed spool reel has a tendancy to twist the line as it turns it through 90 degrees as you wind in. Wind and Drift While sometime wind and drift can contribute to the problem, they are not significant factors but they can make twist more noticable. Twist Generated Though General Use In use there are several factors that can cause any line to twist and careful attention should be paid to avoiding these problems. Particualr causes are fishing with lures that spin line on retrieve and swivels that are not functioning correctly. The simple process of playing a fish for a considerable length of time can cause line twist. Line twist is almost impossible to avoid completely but with a few steps it can be contained so it does not affect your angling performance or enjoyment. Removing Twist If your line is twisted, you can untwist it by dragging it in the water behind a boat or stretching it out several times on the bank and winding it in again (without a lure or weight on it so it can turn as it is reeled in. In a few minutes the line will return to its original condition. There are also some finned attachements that you can tie to the end of the line and cast out. When reeled back in the fins untwist the line and make it usable again. A simple test for line twist is to hold your rod with about 5 -6 feet lof line habging straight down from the tip tied to a lead or lure that has noticable markings. The degree of twist in the line will be reflected by how many times the weight revolves. |
