What could be causing this problem?

[BlackwaterBass]

Ive had this curado k for 3 years now and from when I first fished it the line lay always cheats to the left side of the spool no matter what I do. I have backed all the line off and respooled it multiple times. I have no problems with line lay on any other reels I own. I am sure it is the reel and not my shoddy spooling technique. Is there a way to shim a baitcaster like you can on spinning reels? Or could this be a worm gear problem? Have any of you had reels that do this?

[LCG]

This happens with my Curado K as well and after a lot of searching for the solution, I came to realize it was the way I was retrieving the line.

 

I am right hand dominate and use a left hand reel due to comfort. I generally cast out or to my left when roll casting, especially from a kayak. Between the angle of the retrieve and the way I hold the reel, the line will stack more to the left. 

 

I usually underspool when I top up the spool with line for more control, so it isn't a big deal. When it gets bad, I just make a long cast straight out and reel in the line while keeping the rod straight and conscious not to favor one side or the other while reeling. Problem solved. 

 

The Curado K is a great reel and a solid performer. 

[waymont]

Check if you have some schmutz on your line guide on one side of the reel. It can cause it to stack on one side on the retrieve.

[papajoe222]

Your line guide pawl is occasionally jumping out of the worm gear's groove at its X at that end. One of two things could cause that. One is dirt, or grease building up on that end, the other is a worn pawl. If the pawl is the culprit, you can tighten its cap a little. That will also tell you if the pawl is the reason.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Most likely the way you’re retrieving the line or an arbor or backing knot