02-22-2008, 09:32 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I fish with both baitcast and spinning. Both have their places. But, I probably fish spinning tackle 3 to 1 over baitcast. And I have been fishing with spinning gear for about 50 years. I will not claim I do not get occasional loops, tangles and "malfunctions". Almost impossible to avoid completely. But, by winding the line properly on the spool when filling and then staying alert for minor loops...and removing them as they occur...you will end up with fewer "boiloffs" and other problems. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most problems with line on spinning reels are the result of (A) spooling with line too heavy for the spool diameter (B) winding line off the line spool in the wrong direction. © Putting too much line on the reel spool (D) Continuing to reel while a fish is running line or staying in one place. (puts twists in the line) or (E) Casting or trolling lures that twist the line...without using a good swivel.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Another problem with line on spinning reels is either spooling up with the cheap stuff...or letting it stay on the reel far too long before changing it. Poor line and/or old line turns stiff and develops line springs..."memory". Spinning line should be soft enough to peel off the spool easity and should go back on the spool without kinking and looping.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have a decent reel, with quality line, of the right diameter...and if you "pump and reel" on large fish...and if you stop the line with your forefinger at the end of a cast...and raise your rod when closing the bail (to take out slack loops)...and maintain tension on the line while retrieving...and if you pay attention to your gear...Well, you can avoid a lot of the potential problems.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But...nobody is immune to some problems.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]And, I seriously question whether the design of the "wonder reel" can overcome ineptness and carelessness of some guys who would get problems with any kind of reel. There are too many other variables...besides design issues.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most problems with line on spinning reels are the result of (A) spooling with line too heavy for the spool diameter (B) winding line off the line spool in the wrong direction. © Putting too much line on the reel spool (D) Continuing to reel while a fish is running line or staying in one place. (puts twists in the line) or (E) Casting or trolling lures that twist the line...without using a good swivel.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Another problem with line on spinning reels is either spooling up with the cheap stuff...or letting it stay on the reel far too long before changing it. Poor line and/or old line turns stiff and develops line springs..."memory". Spinning line should be soft enough to peel off the spool easity and should go back on the spool without kinking and looping.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have a decent reel, with quality line, of the right diameter...and if you "pump and reel" on large fish...and if you stop the line with your forefinger at the end of a cast...and raise your rod when closing the bail (to take out slack loops)...and maintain tension on the line while retrieving...and if you pay attention to your gear...Well, you can avoid a lot of the potential problems.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But...nobody is immune to some problems.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]And, I seriously question whether the design of the "wonder reel" can overcome ineptness and carelessness of some guys who would get problems with any kind of reel. There are too many other variables...besides design issues.[/#0000ff]
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