mathnerdm Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 So I took out my first spinning combo today and absolutely loved it as I was finally able to cast weightless senkos as far as I wanted, but I do have one question. Like on a baitcaster if the lure isn't going where you wanted or into any brush, you can always stop the spool with your thumb, is there any similar technique for spinning gear to stop a lure from heading straight into a bush? Thanks a bunch! Quote
EvanT123 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Good Question. I will usually cup the spool with my cranking hand and at the same time point the rod in a direction away from the object. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 With practice, you can grab your line and slow it down with your left hand (or right, depending on which you crank with). Quote
michang5 Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Slam your palm down on the spool with whatever hand isn't holding the rod. I don't tend to touch the line because I use braid on my spinning reels and I don't want to get cut. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 With practice, you can grab your line and slow it down with your left hand (or right, depending on which you crank with). Right Never been cut by braid on cast by stopping it with my hand or finger. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Just feather the line coming off the spool with the pointer finger of the hand your holding the rod in....your not going to get cut. 2 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Just feather the line coming off the spool with the pointer finger of the hand your holding the rod in....your not going to get cut. X2 I do that on most every cast that isn't to open water. You can learn to be as accurate with spinning as with baitcasting if you practice. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 31, 2014 Super User Posted January 31, 2014 Right Never been cut by braid on cast by stopping it with my hand or finger. Yeah, I probably should have been a little clearer on that But FWIW, I've never been cut when doing a quick stop of my line (10 lb PP) as described. I've been cut plenty of times freeing it from snags incorrectly. I would normally suggest feathering, or palm slapping the spool. I suppose in my case, I don't throw anything very heavy on spinning gear, everything is weightless, or up to ⅛ oz give or take. Best to be cautious with braid. Quote
KevO Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Just feather the line coming off the spool with the pointer finger of the hand your holding the rod in....your not going to get cut. +1 best way to do it. Quote
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