Line Gets Twisty...

[armyofskittles]

I'm using 14, 17, and 20 lb trilene smooth cast and I have to respool with line very frequently. Am I using bad line or is this normal? Or is it something I'm doing...

[aavery2]

I have never used that line so I can't comment about the quality of it.   But KVD Line and Lure works wonders on most lines.

 

 

[armyofskittles]

I use the kvd line and lure also

[aavery2]

Sounds like you know what your problem is then..

[armyofskittles]

I don't know why my line gets this way..

[Glenn]

Here's how to prevent line twist:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/line-twist-spinning-reel.html

[aavery2]

Are you using this line on a spinning or casting reel?

[armyofskittles]

I'm sorry it's a casting reel not a spinning reel. It might just be line memory but I've tried a lot of different lines. Ow and it keeps happening

[aavery2]

Outside of using a quality line, line conditioner and not using any heavier line than that needed for the job, I don't have much else to add.   Do you notice it twisting more after using a certain type of bait or just in general.  Some baits have a tendency to create line twist because they spin while either working the bait or during the retrieve.

 

20lb test mono is a very thick line, do you need this heavy of a line for your style of fishing?

[BassinLou]

What technique are you using? Some techniques may twist line. You might have to use a swivel, to offset the twisting. Someone else mention line conditioner, that works really well. 

[armyofskittles]

I don't have multiple rods for different techniques so I use everything on one rod, but mostly crank baits. I don't notice any one type of lure creating this problem. I could probably use smaller line I just like the heavier stuff because there are a lot of snags in my lake lol

[K_Mac]

Using most crankbaits will not twist your line. If you do have twist you can remove the bait and let the line trail behind the boat or just walk it out in the yard and reel it in.

It sounds like you may be talking about memory. I haven't used the line you mention, but memory (the line developing a "set" on the reel) can be an issue with heavier lines. KVD Line and Lure will help with this. If it continues to be a problem replace it. Life is too short to fight with line that doesn't work well.

[Pinoy_Basser]

I'm sorry it's a casting reel not a spinning reel. It might just be line memory but I've tried a lot of different lines. Ow and it keeps happening

 

 

Is your line like a slinky,  if it is its called line memory - Use more manageable / quality Mono/FC line or lower your line rating.

Otherwise use braid.

 

Is your line coming to life and wraps itself or "Twists" into a tangled mess ? This is line twist (more prominent on spinning reels)

Use a good swivel, get a quality spinning reel with a well designed twist reduction system (Ball bearing line roller, spool design etc), learn the proper way to fight a fish.  Otherwise use braid, its not immune to line twist but it is more resilient than mono and FC.  

[FlipSide]

Make sure you are letting the L&L sit overnight and don't be afraid to use a lot of it.

[benthinkin]

I'm using 14, 17, and 20 lb trilene smooth cast and I have to respool with line very frequently. Am I using bad line or is this normal? Or is it something I'm doing...

If your having trouble with mono dont ever go to flourocarbon. thet stuff has a wicked memory.

[F14A-B]

It could also be the way you are spooling it on you're reel... Not trying to be a arse, just a thought