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[Nodda4me]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I have a question.

I have a spinning reel my dad bought brand new from his boss for $10 each (we have 3 or 4), retail costs I think $59.

At least once a day on the lake when casting, it takes the wrong thread from the reel or whatever and makes a loop near the bail and I have to keep pulling the line until I get to where the loop is supposed to be, then untangle if it knots up, then reel it all back in.

Is there anything I can do to prevent this? I'm using 10lb line.

I just put this line on about a month ago, after having to cut off a bunch of my previous line because the loop.

[Glenn]

Two things:

• You may have too much line on the spool. Don't fill it all the way up to the rim. Instead, you should have at least 1/8"-1/4" of the lip exposed.
• Never, never, NEVER close the bail by turning the handle. Always close the bail by hand, and ensure the line has tension before cranking the handle.

These two tips will eliminate 99% of your problems.

Glenn

[Nodda4me]

Thanks for the fast reply. I always make sure it has tension before reeling it, I use my other hand to make tension if needed. I think I have a quarter inch not filled on the reel.

I usually always close the bail by reeling it in, I will stop and hopefully it will stop the loops.

Thanks again.

[Mike L]

Trust me ...It will
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Mike