do you go through alot of line

[yourkiddin]

im wondering if anyone else has ever tried this on their baitcasting reels. i have found that really no matter what line ive tried, i will birdnest or even my line has broke off on the spool. well when that happens now your left with a half spool. so what ive done in the past is i would put electrical tape on a third of my spool. then if i do bird nest or line breaks i have not wasted as much line. ive tried stren,berkley, and others. have not tried the floricarbons yet. but you guys have to know what i mean, your not going to cast that far anyway. the only time i need alot of line is when im striper fisher and they run a good 60 to 80 yards out. im wondering if they make some kind of band to wrap around the spool. i dont know maybe im the only one.

 

[-DannyBoy-]

Re: do you go through alot of line

How heavy of line are you using?

 

[JB]

Re: do you go through alot of line

1. I put about 100yd (or 50% of spool) of good quality mono on the spool before I start the Power Pro.

2. I replace the last 50-75 yd of Power Pro every season.

3. Two benefits of getting really old are: you don't try to cast into the next county or into a stiff wind, and if you do backlash it you sit down and take your time to unweave the mess rather than cutting up line that costs like gold.

 

[PGFISHER]

Re: do you go through alot of line

YEP. I'm 65 and every time someone gets a bowl of spaghetti off their reel, I've gotten so I can sort it out in 10 minutes to their hour and a half. Old timers patience outdoes youthfull exuberance every time. Now if I can just figure out a flat rate for untangling-----.

 

[RicMic]

Re: do you go through alot of line

If you keep sorting it out for them, they will never learn! I used to get lots of backlashes, but then I was casting for distance. I seldom get one anymore, use a decent reel and take the few seconds to adjust it everytime you change to a different weight lure. I use back up line on the spool as well, there is no reason to put 300 yards of power pro on the reel.

 

[yourkiddin]

Re: do you go through alot of line

thanks guys for the recomendations. im not wanting to know about anyother lines. but tell me more about this power pro line

 

[tuffshot]

Re: do you go through alot of line

Lure weight to to line and spool setting makes all the differance in the world.
I have found that casting light weight lures can leave the line on the spool too loose on the top. If I use a light lure I usually tie on a heavier one and make a few casts to reset the line on the spool. Crankbaits are the lures I cast for distance.

 

[sasto]

Re: do you go through alot of line

You have a good idea, yourkiddin...You may already do as we do, we spool all baitcasters with the line comming off the top of the spool while spinning on a pencil or electrical spooler. Spinning reels in a clockwise motion (if your reel spins clockwise) off the side of the spool. Happy fishing. We use Ande only.

 

[RicMic]

Re: do you go through alot of line

Power Pro is one of the "super braids", very thin and comes green, red, yellow, also made in the USA! If I was getting many backlashes, I wouldn't use any of the super braids, because being so thin, they are more difficult to work with(untangle) and they are more expensive.

 

[dingbat]

Re: do you go through alot of line

You say your fishing for Stripers. What kind of rod and reel are you using? What are you throwing?

BTW: If they are pulling off 60-80 yards of line you need a better drag. 60-80 feet I might beleive

 

[gonefishie]

Re: do you go through alot of line

I started using Ardent line butter this year and it has reduced the number of times I've changed out my line. It keeps the line soft and smooth. I change my lines when they have too much memory and deteriorated from usage. They get weaker and don't cast as smooth after awhile. Line butter extends their life quite a bit. Next time you get a bird nest, try this. Engage the reel, put your thumb on the nest firmly, crank the handle 2-3 turns, press the thumb bar then pull on the line. This will free up the jam. If it doesn't work the first time, try again. A bad nest will require you do this a few times but it sure beats trying to pick it out. It does work, trust me.