I'm still pretty new to crappie fishing, or fishing in general. I've been fishing cats since last summer, and I have never had this problem on my medium action rods. They were rods I inherited from my father-in-law (Durango?). I bought a Shakespeare Crusader with Mr. Crappie 6 lb test at the behest of the employee at Academy. So far I really hate it. I don't know if it's because I'm terrible at using a light action rod, or if the set-up itself is terrible. It seems that every cast is a bird's nest waiting to come off the reel. I have to grab the line with my forefinger as I cast to prevent it. Also, the line spools out and stays in a spiral, which I find annoying, since I can't keep the line tight. I've never had these problems on my other rods. Is it me or the gear? Are there ways to fix/prevent this, or should I just invest in a new set-up? Please help! If it makes a difference, my terminal tackle mostly consists of a rocket bobber, a split shot, a thin wire green panfish hook, and a minnow. Thanks in advance.