CC268 Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 My friend's baitcaster got a bad backlash...he went at it with the clippers and cut it up to the point of no return...I have no clue how to get it off as I have been trying for a while. It is so cut up I dont even know where to start....how can we possibly get this line off? Quote
CC268 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Thankfully a really sharp razer blade took care of it.... Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 Yep, a razor blade or a box cutter. One little strand at a time. Happens to all of us until we learn how to "balance" the rod, reel, line and bait. Quote
CC268 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 He has actually got it down really well...he just hit his backpack that was laying behind him...just one of those weird deals I guess Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 To prevent the deep backlash from reoccurring; after you respooled the new line onto the bait casting reel, with the reel on the rod, line through the guides, tie the line to something and pull off about 50 yards of line. Next wrap tape evenly over the reel spooled line, make 2 wraps so the spooed line covered with tape*. After taping rewind the line back on the reel. This will prevent the line from loosening deep into the spooled line and help prevent backlashes. Tom * Teflon pipe tape works good. 2 Quote
2limit Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 "make 2 wraps so the spooed line covered with tape*" Wouldn't this cause a problem if a large fish (like a catfish) began taking drag after a long cast? Possibly a small piece would be better? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 "make 2 wraps so the spooed line covered with tape*" Wouldn't this cause a problem if a large fish (like a catfish) began taking drag after a long cast? Possibly a small piece would be better? The Teflon tape would likely tear with a strong fish on. Quote
CC268 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Yea I saw a video where a guy recommended doing that with electrical tape..so I plan on doing that on my own baitcaster as well as his Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 He has actually got it down really well...he just hit his backpack that was laying behind him...just one of those weird deals I guess Happens to all of us when we concentrate on casting and not what is around us. Hit a brush; tree limb; the boat's windshield; your coangler; your wife; motor cowling; another rod that is setting up in the boat. Really can make a mess of a baitcaster, too. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 My fishing partner is as good with a baitcaster as any I've ever seen. One day last week he was fishing a pond and set the hook on a decent fish, pushing the spool release as he did so. He had just spooled with some higher-end fluorocarbon. About $20 worth of brand new line cut off in little pieces just like your friends. It happens. Some of my more spectacular messes have come as Sam mentions. Hit something in the boat while going for a little extra distance and the distinctive sound will let you know it's time to get out your knife. I've never used tape because electrical will make a bit of a mess if it gets hot. I may try the Teflon tape just for grins... Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 22, 2013 Super User Posted March 22, 2013 The reasons for the very thin Teflon tape are; no adhesive, very thin and weak, light weight and very smooth. The tape is only there to hold down the line on the spool so it doesn't spring loose during the cast as the spool speeds up and slows down. 50 yards is further than you can cast and more line you need when bass fishing. If for some reason more line needs to come off the spool while fishing the Teflon tape tears very easily and removes without any sticky adhesive. You do this during the learning to cast period or when trying out different types of line you are not used to casting, like braid for example or mono and FC, training wheels so you don't blow up the entire spool of line. Tom 3 Quote
motodmast Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 another easy way to get the line off if needed again, is to remove the side plate and take the spool out, it gives you a lot more room to work. Quote
CC268 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 another easy way to get the line off if needed again, is to remove the side plate and take the spool out, it gives you a lot more room to work. Yea I did that and it was still screwed haha...he went at it with the cutters...bad idea...then the razer blade saved the day Quote
motodmast Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Yea I did that and it was still screwed haha...he went at it with the cutters...bad idea...then the razer blade saved the day hahah yea i did the cutters thing once, bad idea lol razor blade is defiantly the way to go Quote
usmclepage Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I don't know if he tried releasing the knot or if it was one of the unbreakable knots that caused him to start cutting the line. When you get the knot in the baitcaster you can apply pressure to the spool with your thumb and crank the reel at the same time. Then try pulling the line to see if the knot released. Keep pulling until you come across another knot and repeat the process. There are videos on youtube that show the process as well. I was getting bad backlash due to not setting up my reel correctly and would end up cutting the line due to the frustration. I learned this technique and it has worked wonders and saved me money on some expensive line. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted March 22, 2013 Super User Posted March 22, 2013 Sometime it is just easier, and faster, to cut the line off and spool on new line. One more thing to remember is that some lines weaken when they get kinks in them. Quote
CC268 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 I don't know if he tried releasing the knot or if it was one of the unbreakable knots that caused him to start cutting the line. When you get the knot in the baitcaster you can apply pressure to the spool with your thumb and crank the reel at the same time. Then try pulling the line to see if the knot released. Keep pulling until you come across another knot and repeat the process. There are videos on youtube that show the process as well. I was getting bad backlash due to not setting up my reel correctly and would end up cutting the line due to the frustration. I learned this technique and it has worked wonders and saved me money on some expensive line. Yes I know this technique...don't know if he tried it or not...I have showed him the technique but chances are he didn't try that. Quote
fl_bass Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 So far that technique has worked wonders for me. I went googling for how to get rid of the birds nest the night before I tried using a baitcaster for the first time. I was a little less freaked out when my first backlash happened. Lol Quote
CC268 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Posted March 23, 2013 So far that technique has worked wonders for me. I went googling for how to get rid of the birds nest the night before I tried using a baitcaster for the first time. I was a little less freaked out when my first backlash happened. Lol Yea I have used it several times and it works great...I am pretty sure he forgot about that technique and went straight to cutting Quote
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