Reducing Line Twist

[jmed999]

Guys, are there any tricks to reduce line twist when fishing with a super fluke? BTW, I don’t like using a swivel as it kills the action of my fluke. Are there any other ways to reduce line twist? I’m using 12# Berkley big game mono on a curado reel.

Thanks for your help!

[BobP]

If a swivel is out, you're pretty much left with rigging the fluke exactly straight.

[LuckyHandsINC.]

I would say try a different line. I've had bad luck with line twist with the big game.

[Brand0n]

ive just started using big game because of the price of a 15# 900yd spool. it takes some breaking in and im also using kvd line conditioner. it gets easier to use. at first it seems like wire. try to use trilene xl smooth casting for the fluke in 12#

[bigbassctchr101]

I agree with BobP. You could also just troll out your line like you'd do with a spinning reel. Cut off the bait, walk out or troll behind the boat about 50-60yrds then reel it back in with your fingers pinching the line. This will allow whatever twist is in the line to run all the way out. Mix that with some line conditioner and you should be good to go for a least a day or so?

[Crestliner2008]

Not sure I understand how a swivel "kills" the action on your fluke presentation? I use a #8 Spro PowerSwivel about 2' up the line from the bait and have never noticed a decline in my bite ratio. I would re-think this and give it a whirl. These swivels are small enough to become part of the line itself. And they work as good, if not better than ball bearing varieties.

[Glenn]

If you do get line twist, here's how to fix it:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/line-twist.html

[The Rooster]

I agree with Brandon. The Trilene XL in 12# is exactly what I use for fishing super flukes and never have a problem. Actually I didn't even know it was possible to get line twist on a baitcaster (unless using inline spinners). That's how little problem I have with it.

[J Francho]

Close the bail by hand, while seating the line on the roller. This will save you have a turn of twist per cast. You'll also be ready to set the hook immediately. When fighting a fish, avoid reeling in against the drag, each turn you the handle can add 4-6 turns of twist in that situation.

[bigbassctchr101]

Close the bail by hand, while seating the line on the roller. This will save you have a turn of twist per cast. You'll also be ready to set the hook immediately. When fighting a fish, avoid reeling in against the drag, each turn you the handle can add 4-6 turns of twist in that situation.

I think he's referring to a bait caster reel.

[Packard]

Close the bail by hand, while seating the line on the roller. This will save you have a turn of twist per cast. You'll also be ready to set the hook immediately. When fighting a fish, avoid reeling in against the drag, each turn you the handle can add 4-6 turns of twist in that situation.

He has a curado

[J Francho]

Anyone else like to correct me? LOL. Thanks for that, I missed it in the OP.

[jmed999]

Thanks for the help guys. Maybe I'll retry with a smaller/lighter swivel.

[Fat-G]

Anyone else like to correct me? LOL. Thanks for that, I missed it in the OP.

Jesus man, he's talking about a Curado!

:D

[J Francho]

Send me your Curado, and I'll make it into a spinner.

[K_Mac]

Send me your Curado, and I'll make it into a spinner.

John I have a couple of old spinners. Can you make them into Curados?

[Sam]

Suggestions to eliminate or reduce line twist:

1. When spooling line onto your baitcaster have the line come off the top of the spool. Using the Berkley Spooling Station will allow you to do this.

2. Fill spool leaving about an 1/8th inch of space from the top of the spool. You may want to go 1/4 inch if you feel comfortable with that measurment.

3. After spooling and treating line with KDV conditiner, go outide and tie or hook like to a stationary object. Then walk away from the object and let 80% of your line off the reel.

Turn handle one time and then walk backwards a few times stretching the line tight. Do this three or four times.

4. Respool line; add bait; balance bait and line with baitcaster/rod.

5. Don't throw a fluke.

Sorry, could not help myself. Forget #5.

6. Use the swivel. It will make the fluke look like it is chasing a small minnow. You can use an unpegged bullet weight to show this action, too.

7. When reeling in line keep it tight between your fingers as it goes back on the baicaster.

8. Then do as shown in the video after the line starts to twist.

Flukes have a tendancy to spin as does your drop shot technique and although using a swivel will not eliminate line twist it will help minimize it.