Fish-hawkers:
Lately I switched to braided line. First time out, I noticed that when I tightened my drag beyond a certain point, and pulled on my line the entire spool of braided line rotated on my reel.
I am using a spinning reel. My plan is to unspool the line and rewind it, applying more tention as I wind. Hopefully that fixes it.
Is this a common problem? What is the best remedy?
Braided Line Spinning on Spool
This is a common problem. I don't know why it happens. There are two fixes I know of.
1. Use a monofiliament backing. A few feet of mono wound on the reel before your braid will stop the slippage. The knot you use to tie the braid to the mono is crucial. I know how to do it but I don't remember what it is called.
2. Wrap a turn or two of electrical tape on the reel before winding on the braid. Simple and effective.
1. Use a monofiliament backing. A few feet of mono wound on the reel before your braid will stop the slippage. The knot you use to tie the braid to the mono is crucial. I know how to do it but I don't remember what it is called.
2. Wrap a turn or two of electrical tape on the reel before winding on the braid. Simple and effective.