Thread: What brand and kind of line do you use?

Originally Posted by fatslab

after spooling up with new line,tie off end and walk back about half a spool and stretch new line,good time to set drag,lay rod down and walk back and untie before winding in.

This is the way I do it..

I have used a 5 ounce bank sinker with a swivel tied on the line, walk across yard and run most line off the spool. Stretch line and while stretching with the sinker/swivel, swivel will get twists out of line.CF

Originally Posted by HeyCharlie

with nano-fill, did you any problems with knots. I have spyderwire on at least 2 of my spanish rods. Tought stuff , but tying terminals has been some trouble with knots slipping. Luckly I don't have to tye them often -- As I said it holds up well! (10+yrs!!!)

Charlie ... have you tried this :

When the line is so slick that it allows the knot to slip untied ... I leave a longer than normal tag end, when tying the knot, then cinch it down "snug" (but not completely tight) ... then I tie a overhand knot in the tag line, close to the main knot, and then finish "tightening" down the main knot & letting it slip until the overhand knot comes up against the main knot. I've done this with 20/6 Spiderwire & 10/2 PowerPro ... and I tie these braids "directly" to the hook/jig (no leader), and use a Improved Clinch Knot as my main knot. I haven't had any of these come loose.

When I've used braid with a mono leader : I hold the two tag ends side by side, then take both of them together & make a loop ... then run both tag ends through that loop TWICE, and cinch it down ... then take the two tag ends & tie a double overhand knot with them & trim. I've never had those unravel, either.

... cp

Thanks, crappiepappy. Yep, I tie knot on tag end and when I finish it slips down to knot . Having a good pair of sissors is also needed. Most fingernail cutters just can't cut braided lines .