"SHRED" wrote in message SNIP

Anyway...back to my original question.
I don't have a lot of experience with braid on spinning. It gets knots up
the line just "out of the blue".
I am assuming these are line twists that knot up.
Would letting line out behind the boat and re-reeling it back on help
untwist it?
It seems "dry" when using it. Should I wet it first or is there a line
conditioner that helps?

Thanks in advance!


I use a lot of PowerPro on spinning tackle, usually 8 or 10 pound and simply
tie the line direct to the lure without the leader. About the only time I
experience knots as you're describing is when fishing a fluke type lure.
Then, maybe if I've been fishing flukes extensively for a week or so, I will
let the line out behind the boat without any hooks, sinkers or anything else
and drag it behind the boat while I'm on the trolling motor to a different
spot.

You can also get rid of line twist once home too. Simply tie a good ball
bearing snap on to the line and attach it to something solid. Then let out
a bunch of line and with the drag cranked down, simply rewind the line back
onto the reel. This will get the twist out too.

The line is supposed to be "dry". The Spectra fibers the line is made of
will not absorb water, although some will get trapped between the fibers.
Do NOT apply any line conditioner to it. All that does is create a gummy
condition which will attract and hold grit and grime, which can wear on the
fibers of the line, weakening it.
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