Strange Breakoff

[WRB]

Before you start to pull out line after a backlash, first put light thumb pressure on the loose spool line and reel line back on the reel. Next make an easy lob cast short of the back lash, then keeping thumb pressure on the spool carefully pull out the loops without putting much pressure on the line while dropping the loose line in the water. Reel the loose line back on the reel while running the line between your index finger nd thumb to feel for any flat spots or damaged line. If you can feel a flt spot, the line needs to be changed.

A good line dressing like TangleFree or KVD helps tp reduce backlashes and so will a good casting rod that isn't too fast action.

Another over looked problem is hook damage to the line when the lure is stored on the rod. The hook points and barbs are very sharp nd can cut the line when in the rod locker or on the boat deck due to vibration. Ron your line between your finger in the re where the hook cn contact the line occasionally.

Tom

[hooah212002]

Yep, i just watched a video that describes undoing an overrun just how you describe. I also bought some KVD last night and it helped. For the most part, I don't store my rods with lures that have treble hooks, I tend to retie a frog or texas rig before I put it in my car. Mainly because they get transported in my small car and I don't want to hook my wifes leg or tear up my seats.

[WRB]

Any sharpe hook, single , double or treble can contact the line if the lure is attached to the rod hook hangar or rod guides. If you keep the lure tied on and use the hook to attached it to the reel, rod handle, rod blank or guide, the line next to the lure can contact the hook. One trick that helps is to pull the line between the rod tip nd the attached lure like a bow string about 4" away from the rod about 1/2 way between the rod tip and lure, then spin the rod a few tunes to wrap the line around the rod nd guides to hold the line tight and keep it away from the hook point. Using a lure wrap also helps to prevent line damage from hooks.

It's a common problem over looked by lots of anglers.

Tom