Is there anyway to remove line twist?? I spooled my tournies and had forgotten to remove the washer to even the line lay up, so have just loaded the line onto a diff reel and despite it being on there less than a week and unused it's twisted, I used the sponge in the butt ring method
In reply to Post #1
If you can find the space go to an open field with your rods with a lead on then open the bail arm then walk the rod until the spools nearly empty. Cut the lead off so it's just line then go back to your rod and wind your line in through a damp cloth with some tension so it goes onto your reel right. I used to have terrible line twist and did this and it totally eliminated it.
If you can find the space go to an open field with your rods with a lead on then open the bail arm then walk the rod until the spools nearly empty. Cut the lead off so it's just line then go back to your rod and wind your line in through a damp cloth with some tension so it goes onto your reel right. I used to have terrible line twist and did this and it totally eliminated it.
In reply to Post #2
Might sound silly but could I do the same method but use wrapping sticks??
Might sound silly but could I do the same method but use wrapping sticks??
In reply to Post #3
I'm not sure to be fair only thing I can think of is when all that twist is built up before the last couple of wraps it may wrap round your rod and sticks
I'm not sure to be fair only thing I can think of is when all that twist is built up before the last couple of wraps it may wrap round your rod and sticks
In reply to Post #5
Well I have nothing to lose as the current condition of the line is no good so will give it a try round the sticks and just be careful when I get to the last few turns
Well I have nothing to lose as the current condition of the line is no good so will give it a try round the sticks and just be careful when I get to the last few turns
In reply to Post #6
Just use a spin doctor lead......2-3 casts and it will remove the twist.
Just use a spin doctor lead......2-3 casts and it will remove the twist.
In reply to Post #7
If this method doesn't work will certainly be buying one mate
If this method doesn't work will certainly be buying one mate
In reply to Post #3
Distance sticks, not really, as the line tension will still be there.
As mentioned, an open field or spin doctor if you can't.
Distance sticks, not really, as the line tension will still be there.
As mentioned, an open field or spin doctor if you can't.
In reply to Post #9
Ok thanks bud
Ok thanks bud
I'm lucky that I have a big playing field in front of my house.
I literally cut any lead off etc..
Grabbed the end of the line with an open bail arm
Walked, counting 100-120 steps ( I don't fish more than 80 yrds atm)
Walked back.
With a damp sponge, held the line to the rod blank and reeled it in, under tension until it was all back on the reel.
Did this for each rod. Pretty much removed the line twist.
I literally cut any lead off etc..
Grabbed the end of the line with an open bail arm
Walked, counting 100-120 steps ( I don't fish more than 80 yrds atm)
Walked back.
With a damp sponge, held the line to the rod blank and reeled it in, under tension until it was all back on the reel.
Did this for each rod. Pretty much removed the line twist.
In reply to Post #11
Yeah I'm resigned to having to find a big field to do this haha
Yeah I'm resigned to having to find a big field to do this haha
I reduced my line twist drastically when I switched from playing fish from the clutch to back winding.
I peeled off as much line as I could and as often as I could to reduce the twist.
I peeled off as much line as I could and as often as I could to reduce the twist.
In reply to Post #13
These haven't even seen the bank yet
These haven't even seen the bank yet
Dont forget the swivel on the spin doctor
In reply to Post #15
in what way Foz? they don't come with one.
in what way Foz? they don't come with one.