Popr Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Popr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popr Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for for advice guys. I usually soak my mono line in warm water to help reduce line curl. popr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpguy29 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wind knots, happens alot with braid. Also flip the bail manually, helps alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Popr 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 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. Popr 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popr Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hi Guys, Thanks for the great advise. Popr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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