Casting With Thin Braid...

[n8cas4]

On a few occasions I have had my thin braid double-up or catch the large guide while casting with my spinning rod.  Any tips for avoiding this problem?  It's a pain to get out sometimes, and I'm sure it's not good for the integrity of the line.  I use 12-16 lb Braid with a Fluorocarbon leader (6-8lb test) alberto knot

 

 

[Hogsticker]

What spinning reel are you using?

[Steveo-1969]

I use 10# braid (so even thinner) and I've never had the braid catch the large rod guide while casting.  The problem I occasionally have is when I miss on a hookset and my bait comes flying back at me the line will get wrapped around the rod tip guide and get knotted up.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Try a smaller reel. If the spool arbor is throwing off big loose coils this might help. This is a reason custom builders put so much thought and effort into guide trains on spinning rods. 

[ChrisD46]

Braid = smaller spinning reel spool size

FC Line = larger spinning reel spool size

[ClackerBuzz]

modify ur casting technique.  

large arching casts allow the line to easily twist around itself and rod tip.

try to cast in a straight line.

also closing ur bail 50ft before the lure is at it destination will take the slack out of the line.

a little slack line management goes a long way with braid. i regularly use 5lb braid but it can be easily managed

[n8cas4]

All my reels are Stradic 2500's 

[n8cas4]

It could also be my leader knot hitting the large guide slowing down the front of the line while the line behind the knot goes forward.  I use the alberto knot which is extremely tiny and very efficient - A few days ago , I brought in a 25 plus pound carb I foul hooked on 15lb braid with a FC (8lb) leader connected with an alberto knot. 

[FishTank]

It could be how the line was put on the spool.   Does it look anything like this?