Line twist

Question
Hi Marc, Thank you for taking my question.

I just bought some new line to go with my new spinning reel. It is 6 LB. Test Berkely Trilene Fluorocarbon. I have never used it before.

What do you think of this line? I wanted to use it for smaller Trout and Panfish. I use 10 LB. test Fireline for Bass, etc.

I carefully followed the reel instructions and Trilene instructions for spooling the line, and put the whole listed capacity of 200 yds. on. All went well until Saturday morning. With my first cast, the line was full of snags and twists that barely got through the guides. I was unable to save it all because of the massive 'bird;s nest', so I had to cut off about 50 yds. of this expensive line. It was probably too full anyway.


The next cast did the same thing, I could not cast it without getting twists and tangles, even though the reel was now filled to the perfect level. You could actually hear the twists and snags slap through the guides on my rod, and it did not cast very well or very long.

Although I was using a spinner, the line did not seem overly twisted because the lure did not spin a lot as it hung there as I prepared for the next cast.

Where did I go wrong? What line do you think is best for medium/small Trout and Panfish up to and including the occasional 15 inch Bass or Pickerel using my G. Loomis 6.5 foot, fast action rod and Shimano Stella 2500 reel?

Thank you and Regards, Ken.

Answer
Hi Ken,

The fluorocarbons are not the most supple lines and despite what they say, they have a lot of "memory" in them.  I'm not a big fan of them myself, but there is a time and place for them.  They are horrible in cold weather.

When you wound it on the spool should have laid flat on the table.  As it went on it should have not been getting twisted.  At that point you have to flip the spool over.

At this point, let it all out the back of the boat and try to re-wind it back on using your fingers up at the first guide to add some tension.  It may still be OK.  

In my opinion, the best line out there right now is Suffix Siege in the blue box.  Its the best of all worlds.  

Hope this helps.

Marc