Flipping bail manually

[JKay]

does his line conditioner really make a difference and is it better than other brands

Yes, before I tried KVD line conditioner, I got suckered into trying Reel Magic.  It was "reel disappointing" , I didn't like it at all and left an oil slick on the surface of the water

.  I just started using the KVD product a month or so ago on my spinning reels and my line twist problems have been dramatically reduced.  I had a really bad birds nest yesterday that I had to cut out.  First bad one since I started using the KVD.  I more than satisfied with how it performs

[21farms]

i now flip the bail manually and i *think* it has a made a difference in reducing line twist but i have yet to hear or read a plausible explanation of why that would work. anyone?

[.ghoti.]

I don't see how closing the bail manually will reduce line twist. Twist is created by rotation of the bail, and thus the line, during the retrieve.

It will reduce formation of loops on the spool, which will cause problems on subsequent casts.

[Rob Faddis]

The main effect of Line & Lure with line twist is that it helps the line from "retaining" the memory of the twist in line. The slickness of the product also creates less tendency for line roll created by the action of the rotating bail and helps reduce resulting line wear.

[.ghoti.]

The main effect of Line & Lure with line twist is that it helps the line from "retaining" the memory of the twist in line. The slickness of the product also creates less tendency for line roll created by the action of the rotating bail and and helps reduce resulting line wear.

I can verify that. I don't use a spinning reel often, but my wife uses only spinning gear. We've both had a lot less line trouble on the spinning gear since I started treating the line with KVD.

[Volman482]

Manually closing the bail is a lot less stressful on the reel and the mechanasim will last a lot longer.

Also the KVD Line & Lure Conditioner is the only thing to use. The others can weaken the line by up to 50% in a few days. You'll get longer casts with KVD (guaranteed)http://www.lineandlure.com/

check it out. Great product. You won't be sorry!!

[Tokyo Tony]

Even more importantly than preventing line twist and reel wear, closing the bail manually means your hand is right there by your line. Almost every cast I make with a spinning reel I soften the landing by gently putting pressure on the line that's coming off the reel right before the lure lands. Sometimes it's not important to do that, but most of the time a soft landing is preferable to a big splash.

However, watching KVD in the Elite Series, he closes the bail by cranking. Al Lindner does the same thing. I'd have to argue that those guys are pretty good fishermen...

[Rob Faddis]

Yea and they both use Line & Lure 8-)

[The Rooster]

Even more importantly than preventing line twist and reel wear, closing the bail manually means your hand is right there by your line. Almost every cast I make with a spinning reel I soften the landing by gently putting pressure on the line that's coming off the reel right before the lure lands. Sometimes it's not important to do that, but most of the time a soft landing is preferable to a big splash.

However, watching KVD in the Elite Series, he closes the bail by cranking. Al Lindner does the same thing. I'd have to argue that those guys are pretty good fishermen...

They also get their reels handed to them free with a big thank you note for using them from the manufacturers.    So if the reel wears out in only a few fishing trips it doesn't matter, and they probably have 1/2 a dozen of them on the same boat to replace a bad reel.

[Rob Faddis]

Including line, rods, boats, etc. :'(

[David P]

I never even realized you could flip a bail any other way besides manually until just a month or so back. I've always just manually flipped it over.