In reply to Post #15
Holy ****. I've fished for 10+ years and you've just made me understand what the line clips are for, never used them before...I feel like a proper plonker

In reply to Post #16

In reply to Post #8
I'm another one for keep the line tight at all times.
Even with running leads and slack lines, keep the line tight at the reel, hence either a Delkim line clip or the line clip on the rod, depending on which of my rods I use.

In reply to Post #16
If your rods don't have line clips on you can add some poultry spiral leg bands in the right size. Perfect for holding line, i actual prefer them as I can position them close to the alarm and have a nice drop to the indicator.

A 25 year old hack but worth a try, use the smother none hook side of Velcro and put some around the entire bottom edge of the spool, nearest the reel body, Had to do this with Shamans decades ago as the line guide was pretty poor, happens very occasionally with my Linear Xs.

Never had an issue with Emblems or Tournies.

However I'd twist is minimal and you manage the line it happens very rarely.