Spinning reel setup

[fdbce91123]

So I have a couple baitcasters and I just ordered my first spinning reel and I’ve been reading about how to spool it and how to avoid line twists and I’ve heard all the tricks but I don’t have any 20-30 pound braid to put on it and I’ve read that this will virtually eliminate twists. Maybe it’s a rare thing I’m too worried about but I fish from the bank so I can’t do the trick where you let it go with an open bale behind a boat so I’m afraid if I get line twists it will be hard to get out. I don’t really want to buy braid or line conditioner unless I have to. I plan on using random mono as a backing but am I overthinking it? And if I spool with fluorocarbon as my mainline will I get a lot of line twists problems ? I can get braid if I have to I’m just wondering if mono or fluro would cause an issue how bad would it be. Thanks

[JustJames]

Mono and FC is the worst to get line twisted on spinning. Braid is not eliminate line twisted but will prolong it quite well. There are many method to help with line twisted problem if you do it regularly. To me the most line twisted come from when reel back in fast and cast. I always take my time by letting the lure hang about 5’ to spin all the twisted line out before next cast.
Walk out line on grass area and reel back in with your fingers pressure. I have a 100’ long dock so once awhile I would let line out in water (no lure tied) walk to the end of dock and reel in with my finger pinch tight to the line. 
Or you can follow our own @Glennway.

Smaller braid also benefit in casting distance improve sensitivity, if you are not ready to invest in them up to you. Good mono or FC is as expensive or might cost more compare to braid but the life expectancy might be a lot less on spinning setup. You don’t need a whole spool of braid just 75 yds (1/2 of 150yds spool).

[islandbass]

No line is immune from line twist on a spinning reel, period.  The best you can do is to minimize it. I bet you already went through those tips here. ? 
 

To the OP: From one overthinker to another, yes you’re overthinking with you concerns about line twist. ?

Edited July 10, 2020 by islandbass

[BrianMDTX]

Screw a small hook (like you would screw into a wall to hang a broom) into a tree (if permissible) and attach a ball bearing swivel to it. If you can’t do that, run a piece of line around a tree and tie the swivel off to it. Tie your line off to the other end of the swivel. Walk back until almost all the line is off the spool (either backreeling using the AR switch or open the bail and let it spool out). Close the bail. 
 

Put tension on the line and hold it for 2 or 3 minutes. Then slowly reel the line back on the spool while under tension. That will remove any twisting. 

[jimmyjoe]

1 hour ago, islandbass said:

No line is immune from line twist on a spinning reel, period.  The best you can do is to minimize it.

 

   Absolutely true. Many people have too high a set of expectations. Nothing is perfect.     jj

[mrpao]

After I spool up a fresh spool, I'll walk it put in my yard about three times to get rid of the twist. Really helps out. After several outings, I'll do the same thing again to get rid of any twist that has occurred.

I rarely have any line twist issues on my spinning reels because of this.

[FishTank]

I have tried braid many times on spinning reels and I always think the newest coolest line will make a difference but nope braid is horrible on spinning gear for the most part.  

 

I have stuck with 6lb and 8lb Trilene 100% FC and have had zero issues.  Stuff is soft and last a whole season or two.  I have tried Invizx too and it's not bad.  It would be my second favorite but Trilene is softer and cheaper.

[Heartland]

I fish quite a bit of spinning reels.  I tried a lot of lines and followed all the tips and they do help. .......But  using  a light braid with short leader has been the best thing since sliced bread for me.   I have found nothing better in terms of line management.    

[Hammer 4]

I've fished spinning reels for a very long time. I've used just about every decent mono and fluro out there with out any issues. I've never had the need to use braid on a spinning reel.

[new2BC4bass]

Glad to see that I am not the only one liking mono/co-polymer on my spinning reels.  Of course that is what I grew up with.  I have braid on three.  I've read about all the benefits of braid on a spinning reel, but would still rather have a 6-8# mono/co-polymer than a 10# braid.

[RoLo]

 

I doubt that anyone’s looking for a line where line-twist is nonexistent, that would be unrealistic.

On the other hand, line-twist becomes a problem when it becomes noticeable.

 

PowerPro wasn’t introduced until 1997. Before the turn of the century, virtually every spinning reel

was spooled with nylon monofilament line. I spent the majority of my spinning life

casting monofilament line, but that all changed in 2005.

For me at least, braided line and spinning tackle play extremely well together.

 

Roger

[fdbce91123]

Thanks for the comments. I think I’m too concerned about twists and I guess once I get one inevitably I’ll just use the ball bearing swivel trick. I think I’m going to use 8# mono with a fluro leader because I plan to fish senkos on it mostly so I want to be able to watch my line which I can’t do with fluro and the mono is cheap so if I have to cut it off at some point it won’t be a big deal. My only other question is how long of a leader would you guys suggest? I’ve never used one and I fish small ponds that aren’t incredibly deep so maybe a short leader would be good but if I need to retie it seems like a hassle if the leader is short because I would have to retie a new leader right? Thanks again for the help and comments 

[BrianMDTX]

I’d use copoly before I’d use mono with a FC leader. I use it for weightless Senkos either TR and wacky and it works well. 

[Glenn]

On 7/9/2020 at 5:57 PM, BrianMDTX said:

Put tension on the line and hold it for 2 or 3 minutes. Then slowly reel the line back on the spool while under tension. That will remove any twisting.

That's demonstrated in my video, already referenced in this thread.