line issues

[chetc]

I can see colder temps, did not think of that at the time, water temp was 48 deg and air temp around 65, someone was saying attach line to an secured object and back up about 40 yds or so and stretch and release tension a few times helps, any thoughts

chet

[CrappiePappy]

I can see colder temps, did not think of that at the time, water temp was 48 deg and air temp around 65, someone was saying attach line to an secured object and back up about 40 yds or so and stretch and release tension a few times helps, any thoughts

chet

That was me, Chet .... I use that method to remove the coils set in the line when the reel hasn't been used for awhile. And when you cut the line loose from the secured object, walk back to the reel and reel the line back thru the grass while applying moderate finger/thumb pressure to the line as it goes on the reel. That takes any twist out of the line and packs the line tight on your reel spool, which helps stop any loops or loose coils from getting overwrapped (another factor in kinked line and "birdnests" during a cast).

I've also used the free line dragged behind a boat at idle speed method to take twist out of the line. (NOTE : it don't take all that long of casting a light jig to impart quite a bit of twist to your line, reason being that the jig will sometimes spin when you cast it - especially if you use a wrist snap action when casting. )

[strmwalker]

I can see colder temps, did not think of that at the time, water temp was 48 deg and air temp around 65, someone was saying attach line to an secured object and back up about 40 yds or so and stretch and release tension a few times helps, any thoughts

chet

[KrappieKrane]

I use a lot of fluorocarbon line on my reels and it can be aggravating with line memory. Here’s a couple things I do that seem to work for me.
Install line on reel from spool in same direction. If line looks twisted coming off spool, flip it over.
Don’t feel the spool all the way to the edge. I personally stop at 50% capacity.
I run the new spool of line under hot water a couple of times and spray the spool and line with a line conditioner such as reel magic.
Over time, you will get line twist from the motion when reeling in.
You can spool out the line with no weight behind the boat while idling to remove
Every reel has different characteristics but you’ll find what it likes.
Good luck and tightlines!

[thaDudeAbides]

Try switching to braid. I won't go back to mono.

Otherwise try soaking your entire new line in water for a day before you spool it up. Or as another mentioned at the lake cast it out and use your troller to unspool the entire reel and then reel in the wet line.

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[chetc]

Try switching to braid. I won't go back to mono.

Otherwise try soaking your entire new line in water for a day before you spool it up. Or as another mentioned at the lake cast it out and use your troller to unspool the entire reel and then reel in the wet line.

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so let me ask, i am currently using my crappie 4lb test on all 3 of my light crappie set ups. i hear guys casting 1/32 oz baits, i cannot do it period, maybe 15 feet, if i were to try another line, will i get better distance with 2lb mr crappie or some other brand of mono or 4lb braid,

chet

[deathb4disco]

so let me ask, i am currently using my crappie 4lb test on all 3 of my light crappie set ups. i hear guys casting 1/32 oz baits, i cannot do it period, maybe 15 feet ...

You should be getting at least 40-45' with mono and almost any decent light/UL outfit. Something's wrong with your set up -- not sure if it's the rod, reel, line or a combination of all three.

Maybe the rod's too stiff, the spool on the reel is too small, etc.

[chetc]

the reels are pflueger presidents 2 are the size 25 and one size 30, rods are ultra lights and and one BM sharp shooter 6ft others are a 5.6ft and a 7ft. i think richard gene gets good distance with those cheap eagle claw 6ft ultralights yellow in color, they might be fiberglass. pn fl 204-6 i would love to get the hang of using 1/32oz and maybe even the 1/64oz

[Alphahawk]

the reels are pflueger presidents 2 are the size 25 and one size 30, rods are ultra lights and and one BM sharp shooter 6ft others are a 5.6ft and a 7ft. i think richard gene gets good distance with those cheap eagle claw 6ft ultralights yellow in color, they might be fiberglass. pn fl 204-6 i would love to get the hang of using 1/32oz and maybe even the 1/64oz

To do that and get good casting distance with nylon line you’re going to have to step down to some 2# test line. The line you are using has a diameter of .203mm. The true breaking strength of that line is a little over 6 pounds. Most US market 2# test line will have a diameter of about .165mm and break at about 3.75 pounds. The smaller the diameter of the line the further you can cast.


Regards


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[chetc]

To do that and get good casting distance with nylon line you’re going to have to step down to some 2# test line. The line you are using has a diameter of .203mm. The true breaking strength of that line is a little over 6 pounds. Most US market 2# test line will have a diameter of about .165mm and break at about 3.75 pounds. The smaller the diameter of the line the further you can cast.


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any suggestions on 2lb mono lines.. i know i ask this before, will 4lb braid be a better choice than 2 lb mono