I've been fighting line twist for the past 2 seasons to no avail. I'm using a 3000 spinner with 10# 832 with a 20-30 foot 10# mono leader. I can clearly see that the braid is getting twisted but the braid tolerates it really well. The mono on the other hand isn't so forgiving. After 4 or 5 hours of constant casting, if any tension is released on the mono it will twist up on itself really badly. I use a KastKing Kalibrate to spool my line according to the directions. Every trip out I replace the mono leader and use an FG knot for the connection to braid. The line roller spins freely and I never try to reel when a fish is taking drag. If it matters, I primarily fish jerkbaits and sometimes crank baits. I always close the bail manually.

Any ideas as to what's causing the twist?

I am willing to bet that the problem is whatever bait or presentation is tied to the end of that mono.

It's spinning.

It's either spinning on the retrieve, or it's spinning on the fall. As in the case of a drop shot. But whatever it is, it's spinning and that can be what is causing the line twist. Another cause can be if you are reeling against your drag while fighting fish. If the reel handle is turning and you're not gaining line the line twist can be epic. Especially after 5 hours.

Solution 1. Rig all baits straight so they don't spin at all. If re-rigging doesn't stop the spinning, change baits. Solution 2. Stop reeling against the drag. Fight the fish with the rod, pick up the slack gained with the feel. No more twists.

Good luck.

A-Jay

28 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I am willing to bet that the problem is whatever bait or presentation is tied to the end of that mono.

It's spinning.

It's either spinning on the retrieve, or it's spinning on the fall. As in the case of a drop shot. But whatever it is, it's spinning and that can be what is causing the line twist. Another cause can be if you are reeling against your drag while fighting fish. If the reel handle is turning and you're not gaining line the line twist can be epic. Especially after 5 hours.

Solution 1. Rig all baits straight so they don't spin at all. If re-rigging doesn't stop the spinning, change baits. Solution 2. Stop reeling against the drag. Fight the fish with the rod, pick up the slack gained with the feel. No more twists.

Good luck.

A-Jay

I think you're onto something. My line twist issue seems to correlate with the time I began using jerkbaits almost exclusively. It could very well be that the lures are spinning in the cast. I have a carryover habit from my surf fishing days to launch my lures into the next area code. That could compound the airborne spinning of the lures if that is indeed the root cause. As stated, I never reel against the drag.

Micro swivel.

Replace your spinning gear with baitcasters made for casting light lures, and forget line twisting and wind knots. Did it over a decade ago, and forgot what's even line twisting😊

2 hours ago, Crow Horse said:

I think you're onto something. My line twist issue seems to correlate with the time I began using jerkbaits almost exclusively. It could very well be that the lures are spinning in the cast. I have a carryover habit from my surf fishing days to launch my lures into the next area code. That could compound the airborne spinning of the lures if that is indeed the root cause. As stated, I never reel against the drag.

I have been throwing jerkbaits on spinning gear since Bozo was pooping out clown school food. Never dealth with the kind of line twist you are describing. Check the roller guide on your bail for proper operation. Meaning, is it spinning as designed all the time.

A-Jay