line twist

LEXPRO · 06-13-2008, 12:32 AM

100lb braid on my Avet 30 got twisted up when trolling. Is the line bad now or is it still good?

Snagged · 06-13-2008, 12:54 AM

Braid doesn't appear to be affected twist like mono.

STx Fisherman · 06-13-2008, 12:58 AM

You can let your line out of the back of the boat on a SLOW troll...(grin)....
and then reel it in to get the twist out.

Please don't ask about how I let line out of the back of the Big E when we were cruising at about 20 kts to get the twist out of my braid.

When I finished....the twist was definitely gone.

Snagged · 06-13-2008, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STx Fisherman

You can let your line out of the back of the boat on a SLOW troll...(grin)....
and then reel it in to get the twist out.

Please don't ask about how I let line out of the back of the Big E when we were cruising at about 20 kts to get the twist out of my braid.

When I finished....the twist was definitely gone.

And so was the line!

SkeeterRonnie · 06-13-2008, 12:47 PM

what about the rod? did it survive?

braid is more foregiving on twists.

Snagged · 06-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Yes, it did.

Grescobia · 06-14-2008, 12:47 PM

Letting the line out while boat is moving is probably the best way to get the twist out of your line. A little precaution is necessary as you dont want too much speed or you will be fighting a 200# tuna. Kevin was helping someone on the big E who had not spooled his reel very well .Line was too loose on the spool. The reel was a 9/0 .I suggested he put his harness on to make reeling in the line a lot easier. He said he would be alright as there was nothing attached to the line. Standing a few feet from the railing and the big E doing about 22 knots let out the line. When there was enought drag and the line started singing off that 9/0 the guy put the reel in gear. How he held on the rod is beyond me .When he finally got his line back on the reel 9/0 (about 30 min and two sore ribs) he had to go lay down for awhile.

xs_tackle · 06-14-2008, 01:56 PM

When hollow spectra becomes twisted--as all does with use--the twist makes it very difficult to thread even a small needle or doubled wire into the hollow. That means you'll have a hard time pulling a loop into the end of the line or splicing on other line onto it. Nasty surprise; but, the good news is that you don't have to straighten out the whole spool to remedy the problem.

txseadog · 06-14-2008, 04:18 PM

You have to admit that the spectra was nicely packed when he finally got it back on the reel...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grescobia

Letting the line out while boat is moving is probably the best way to get the twist out of your line. A little precaution is necessary as you dont want too much speed or you will be fighting a 200# tuna. Kevin was helping someone on the big E who had not spooled his reel very well .Line was too loose on the spool. The reel was a 9/0 .I suggested he put his harness on to make reeling in the line a lot easier. He said he would be alright as there was nothing attached to the line. Standing a few feet from the railing and the big E doing about 22 knots let out the line. When there was enought drag and the line started singing off that 9/0 the guy put the reel in gear. How he held on the rod is beyond me .When he finally got his line back on the reel 9/0 (about 30 min and two sore ribs) he had to go lay down for awhile.

jureal · 06-14-2008, 04:48 PM

I spool my own reels. I used a Sato winder which has the guts to get it on really tight. Start off with a full spool. When a big tuna gets through with it, my full spool is now 1/4" to 1/2" down and I did not lose any line.

No matter how tight you pack, the tuna can do a better job.

06-13-2008, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
LEXPRO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	line twist 100lb braid on my Avet 30 got twisted up when trolling. Is the line bad now or is it still good?

06-13-2008, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	Braid doesn't appear to be affected twist like mono. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

06-13-2008, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
STx Fisherman Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 641	You can let your line out of the back of the boat on a SLOW troll...(grin).... and then reel it in to get the twist out. Please don't ask about how I let line out of the back of the Big E when we were cruising at about 20 kts to get the twist out of my braid. When I finished....the twist was definitely gone. Last edited by STx Fisherman : 06-13-2008 at 01:00 AM.

06-13-2008, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,308	what about the rod? did it survive? braid is more foregiving on twists. __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

06-13-2008, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,133	Yes, it did. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

06-14-2008, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grescobia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 141	Letting the line out while boat is moving is probably the best way to get the twist out of your line. A little precaution is necessary as you dont want too much speed or you will be fighting a 200# tuna. Kevin was helping someone on the big E who had not spooled his reel very well .Line was too loose on the spool. The reel was a 9/0 .I suggested he put his harness on to make reeling in the line a lot easier. He said he would be alright as there was nothing attached to the line. Standing a few feet from the railing and the big E doing about 22 knots let out the line. When there was enought drag and the line started singing off that 9/0 the guy put the reel in gear. How he held on the rod is beyond me .When he finally got his line back on the reel 9/0 (about 30 min and two sore ribs) he had to go lay down for awhile.

06-14-2008, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
xs_tackle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 216	When hollow spectra becomes twisted--as all does with use--the twist makes it very difficult to thread even a small needle or doubled wire into the hollow. That means you'll have a hard time pulling a loop into the end of the line or splicing on other line onto it. Nasty surprise; but, the good news is that you don't have to straighten out the whole spool to remedy the problem.

06-14-2008, 04:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
jureal Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 294	I spool my own reels. I used a Sato winder which has the guts to get it on really tight. Start off with a full spool. When a big tuna gets through with it, my full spool is now 1/4" to 1/2" down and I did not lose any line. No matter how tight you pack, the tuna can do a better job.

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