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what about a way to remove the twist once the spinning reel is already spooled up? Say I spool it, then do something one time (twist doesnt come back) to remove all the twist, will this work, how to do it? Thanks guys

Is line twist on spinning reels only possible with mono or flouro? If I have braid with no memory does it not matter? I should have said this is for spinning reels with braid. One person suggested putting the spool on the ground and having the line come off counterclockwise, will that work? Then I read that can twist and you need to turn over the spool again. Maybe I should just take off the spool and use a setup like they have at the tackle shop, any middle of the roads ones ppl can recommend?

I usually go to the tackle shop to get my 4k sized spinning reel (SW reel) spooled up. Can they get a more even distribution of line/better line lay etc with the machine at the shop verses me just spooling by cranking it home w some tension? Would you guys say that is the better way to do it for those reasons or others and does is really make a difference?

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I usually connect my braid to flouro leader with either a knot or a swivel, it's this connection point I was talking about thanks

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What categories of baits do you like using swivels for as opposed to just tying a knot. Obviously swivels prevent line twist and I know some people just use them all the time but which types (jerkbaits, jigs, plastics, spinner, topwater, ect) really warrant the swivel and why?

Bump, help me understand my last post ?

I want counter clockwise for spinning right but if I take line off the bottom, when I look at the spool from the side it appears to be spinning clockwise, is this wrong?

Plano edge? I need something with large compartments where I can put large 8" swimbaits.

When the spool is laying down (ends of cylinder are L/R not U/Down) why is taking line off the bottom for spinning better than off the top? Thanks!

Some suggest you should match the bail rotation with how the new line comes off the spool (counter clockwise). Is this more important for mono and flouro than for braid due to memory and even then is it really important for avoiding line twist w mono? To do this I think you need to stand the new spool of line up (side w sticker up) vs just having it spin on a rod where its horizontal (sides w stickers on side). So is this important for preventing twists or not really? One more question: Is it bad to remove all the line off a spinning reel when the bail is closed, meaning does it wear down the drag to have the drag on for the whole removal of line off the reel?

Rods stay in that hard bent position when using with a downrigger, can/should I use any rod with a downrigger? What is the ideal action/power, basically what makes downrigger rods special and is it really that much better? What rods might you recommend for stripers (think 8-25lb)? Don't mind coughing up for a nice one. I have an 8 foot mod fast casting rod, any good?

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I'm looking to buy or build a rod rack, it probably doesn't matter much but I can do either so is the ideal orientation standing vertically or horizontal? Any simple designs you like out there? I have 3 baitcaster/4 spinning FYI. Also regarding spinning reels, I read a post describing removing braid at the end of the season then putting that same line back on for the next season, but now the outer line was last season inner line and theres no wear on the line there, what is the easiest way to do this?