Line Twist

[KeukaSmallies]

I throw a lot of Slug-Gos on 6 lb test line w/ a spinning rod and reel.  At the end of every day, I drag empty line behind the boat to eliminate some of the days built-up twist.  That seems to work somewhat, but never perfect.

I'm about to spool up two spinning reel spools w/ 6 lb test line.  I usually follow the manufacturer's rec's and lay the line spool on the floor, label side up.  If that begins to develop a kink as I reel it on, I turn the spool over and start again.  

I read somewhere that one should spool spinning reels just the same as bait casting reels--w/ the spool on end and the line coming off the top of the spool.

Any suggestions, tips, etc. for me to resolve this problem?

Thanks in advance for your info!

[lowe160]

Always close the bail by hand, not doing so is the biggest cause of line twist. I use all spinning gear and Sensation line and never have a problem with line twist.

Wayne

[extreme1018]

i use both baitcasting and spinning gear. i usually spool them the same as baitcasting reels with the line coming off the top instead of the bottom. the line spooling station from bass pro for 20 smacks is great for both reels. i saw i show however where KVD will take a bullet sinker about 3/8 oz and a hook with no lure and cast it out and reel it back in a couple times and the twith is gone. also  twist affects mono mush more than braid or other superlines

[Marty]

I read somewhere that one should spool spinning reels just the same as bait casting reels--w/ the spool on end and the line coming off the top of the spool.  

Check your reel manual. Both Daiwa and Shimano recommend the above method for their reels with an anti-twist line roller. For these reels, I have found that the baitcasting method and traditional method both work well.

If you fill by the traditional spool-on-the-floor method, ignore the label position, it is meaningless. Lay the spool down such that the line comes off counterclockwise so as to partially offset the clockwise twist that occurs when the line goes on the reel.

[Jig Man]

I read somewhere that one should spool spinning reels just the same as bait casting reels--w/ the spool on end and the line coming off the top of the spool.

Any suggestions, tips, etc. for me to resolve this problem?

Thanks in advance for your info!

That is the way I have been doing it for years and never have any line twist problems.

[Pa Angler]

When in doubt and if you can use a boat while the boat is just idling around the lake open the bail and let all the line out and then while holding the line betwen two fingers reel the line back in that works for me also it's not a bad idea to do this after each day of fishing as well. I use a snap swivel on the end when doing this.