Need Help Preventing Line Tangle....ideas?

[Preytorien]

So I've noticed a very specific technique that causes me a lot of line tangles when I'm using a spinning reel.

 

When I'm using a pause-retrieve reeling method, like you would a texas rig, or even a weightless fluke, anything that causes you to have tension on the line for a couple handle turns, followed by a couple handle turns with no tension, I get massive tangles.

 

I can only deduce that the issue is that some of the line is wrapped with tension, some is not, which causes uneven laying of the line, and seems to even lay it unpredictably on top of itself.

 

That problem causes the line that's being cast to also pull out loops of line on the reel, which of course causes a huge tangle, which many times cause a lot of bad words to be said and throwing things.

 

Any ideas how to resolve this without having to re-seat the line each time I cast? By nature of the beast I can't apply tension very easily through the entire retrieve since the motion and action of the lure would be affected.

 

Any ideas?

 

A bit of backend knowledge....

 

Shimano Sahara Reel

Shimano Compre Med-Fast 6'6" rod

20lb Sufix 832 braid

Happens with flukes, texas rigs, anything that has a stop-n-go / tension-untension retrieve

[EvanT123]

Is the line overlapping at the top of the spool? Try adding a rubber washer which hopefully came with the reel to the spool shaft.

What angle are you holding the rod at? I find sometimes if I hold the rod at a 12 o'clock I get tangles but normally around the tip and I'm burning the lure back.

It sounds like your setup is on point so I'm drawing at straws.

[Fisher-O-men]

A couple things I can think of:

 

1.  Do you always close the bail with you hand?

2.  Do you watch your spool for loops?

[RF813]

A couple things I can think of:

 

1.  Do you always close the bail with you hand?

2.  Do you watch your spool for loops?

I was going to say this exact thing.  

 

Also, when you tRig the lure, make sure it's a straight line top to bottom and the plastic is straight (not twisted or bent at all. I find if there's a twist in the plastic causes it to spin under water thus, twisting the line. 

[Tim Kelly]

Braid also has a tendency to tangle if it's too full on the spool, removing 30 yards can sometimes transform the situation. The advise above is spot on too though, it's a line management issue, so closing the bail manually and keeping an eye on the spool to see any loops before they cause tangles is a big help. If you're doing your bit well enough then I would recommend removing some line from the spool.

[frogflogger]

I've taught fishing and casting to many many folks and I always stress before you can be successful you must learn to manage your line, be it fly, spin or revolving spool.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I know what you're describing, and all I can suggest is to be aware the line and slack and move the rod as necessary to minimize slack when you reel in line. I kind of move the rod forward as I reel in slack at the same time as opposed to letting a lot of slack line dangle. It's a lot harder to write than to do.