Knots in Braided Line

[Popr]

Hi Guys and Girls:

 

Quick question. What causes knots in braided line. I'm using a spinning reel and I keep getting knots. Is this common and is there a solution or should I go back to mono.

 

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[muskymike]

Not sure what it could be, is the line too loose on the spool and coming off and over looping? I have been using braid for a long time now and I have never had one not in it.

[BillM]

Try letting all your line out and reeling it in wet. A seasoned musky pro gave me this tip and I've experienced a lot less hassles with braid since then.

[Popr]

Thanks for for advice guys. I usually soak my mono line in warm water to help reduce line curl.

 

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[douG]

Use a good quality swivel to reduce line twist. If things get gnarly, troll your line behind your boat, then reel it in with a finger pinch to provide some tension. Like Mike said, if your spool is overfull, you're in for a world of grief until you cut away the excess.

[cpguy29]

I find I have hte same problem with my spinning reel and braided line...especialy making short casts. You also gotsta make sure the line it taught before you start reeling in.

[bassjnkie]

Wind knots, happens alot with braid. Also flip the bail manually, helps alot

[JohnF]

Hi Guys and Girls:

 

Quick question. What causes knots in braided line. I'm using a spinning reel and I keep getting knots. Is this common and is there a solution or should I go back to mono.

 

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Funny, I was getting the same thing yesterday with my new spinning reel. It's got lighter braid than the other reel has. I was trying to toss a plastic worm a long way on a 7' rod. Today I had the same reel and line and lure on a 5 1/2 footer and had no problem at all.

 

JF

[BillsTheBassMan]

Hi Guys and Girls:

 

Quick question. What causes knots in braided line. I'm using a spinning reel and I keep getting knots. Is this common and is there a solution or should I go back to mono.

 

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I switched to braid near the start of this season (only my second year actively fishing) and I also use a spinning setup. I am using Spiderwire. I have not been getting any knots whatsoever, but I have found that the braid gets wrapped around my eyes and rod tip quite frequently for some reason - this happens a lot when I am fishing any kind of "popping" lure.

 

I think the advice to close your bail manually is good advice, since I always do this when I cast.

 

Also, based on my limited experience with braid, I would say, stick with it. It takes some learning and a few struggles (with leader-tying and frays etc) but I think it is the best line for most situations.

[Popr]

Hi Guys,

 

Thanks for the great advise.

 

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