Alec Berwald Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 Whenever I push the button to allow my reel to free spool, the line starts to free spool and then stops mid free spool. When it stops, a bit of line comes off my spool and is tangled a bit. What is wrong? I've re-spooled multiple times trying to fix and it didn't seem to help. Thanks for your help. Quote
JediAmoeba Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 A picture would help, but I have a few questions: What kind of reel? How heavy of a lure? Have you checked the guides? Have you checked the line guide to make sure it is free, clean and clear? What kind of line? How tight is the spool tension? 1 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 Loose line on the spool, possibly some loops that could be the problem. Yeah pic's would help. 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 Braid ? Cheap guides? Yep. Quote
Alec Berwald Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bird said: Braid ? Cheap guides? Yep. It is Braid, and it's on a daiwa aird x, so could be the problem lol 22 minutes ago, JediAmoeba said: A picture would help, but I have a few questions: What kind of reel? How heavy of a lure? Have you checked the guides? Have you checked the line guide to make sure it is free, clean and clear? What kind of line? How tight is the spool tension? Ill try and respond with a pic tomorrow. It is happening on my Shimano Citica No matter the weight of the lure, it always occurs Rod is brand new, barely used, so guides are fine and look fine. They are all clean It is 20 lb kastking braid The spool tension isn't very tight, but no matter how tight is still does it. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Alec Berwald said: It is Braid, and it's on a daiwa aird x, so could be the problem lol Funny - I have 50# Power Pro on my Fuego CT-XS on a Diawa Aird-X 7' H/F and 20# Power Pro on my President on a Diawa Aird-X 6'6" M/F...never had that issue. 1 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 I have a Citica, never had any issues, well, after I added some oil to the spool bearings. 20lb braid is pretty dang light for a baitcaster. I would respool with say at least 40 lb braid. Quote
Alec Berwald Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 Just now, MN Fisher said: Funny - I have 50# Power Pro on my Fuego CT-XS on a Diawa Aird-X 7' H/F and 20# Power Pro on my President on a Diawa Aird-X 6'6" M/F...never had that issue. They are great rods, I love them. 1 Quote
Super User FishTank Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 Try switching from braid to mono or FC and see if the same thing happens. Intermittent spool spinning is usually caused by the line digging in or a bad spool bearing. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 3, 2020 Super User Posted April 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Alec Berwald said: They are great rods, I love them. I know - I have two others in my arsenal. I'm thinking one of two things - could be a combo 1) Improper tension when spooling up the line - line should be snug on the reel, but not so tight it starts digging in 2) Brake(s) set improperly. Some will say never go below 30# braid on a BC - maybe to start, but I've not had problems with 20# myself. Quote
Alec Berwald Posted April 3, 2020 Author Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I know - I have two others in my arsenal. I'm thinking one of two things - could be a combo 1) Improper tension when spooling up the line - line should be snug on the reel, but not so tight it starts digging in 2) Brake(s) set improperly. Some will say never go below 30# braid on a BC - maybe to start, but I've not had problems with 20# myself. Thank you man, I appreciate the input. Quote
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