Spinning Line

Question
Hi Timothy, 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
Hey Ken, How are you, Hey I'm here to help!! First thing when spooling up fluorocarbon line on to a spinning reel, have the line coming off the filler spool in the opposite direction it's getting spooled onto the reel. The best thing to do is lay the spool flat on the floor, and make about 10 to 15 full turns with the reel handle, if you notice any line twist, flip the spool over on the other side. This should eliminate any more twist. Also when spooling, use a good line conditioner, like KVD's line and lure conditioner, spray some on a rag and run your line through it as your filling up the reel. Always fill the spool on your reel at least 1/8 of an inch from being completely full, especially with fluorocarbon, because it's stiffer than mono. After your done filling up the reel, use the same line conditioner, and spray about 4 to 5 shots onto the line. Let it soak overnight, and this will take care of 95% of any line twisting issues. Hey, try these tips I think you will be pleased. For me the best fluorocarbon I've used in a long time is the new inivisa-line castable fluorocarbon made by sufix, it's got alot of backbone, low stretch, very sensitive, and very invisible underwater!! I like trilene, but I love Sufix, so for my money, I like the Sufix better. You might too, check out tacklewarehouse.com, they sell it there, and it's not very expensive ( as far as fluoro goes. ) Also, anytime your using a spinner or dropshot etc., always tie a swivel on then attach a leader then tie your bait on. Spinners are notorious for twisting up line if you don't use a swivel. Any barrel swivel will work, as long as it doesn't overpower your presentation. For trout and the occasional pickerel,bass, 4 to 10 pound test line will work great!! Also the combo you got is the best there is, a shimano stella is the highest end reel shimano makes!! And you cant go wrong with a G. Loomis rod either, If I were you give the Sufix castable fluorocarbon a try, also get a bottle of line and lure conditioner, this stuff makes a huge difference in twisting, and casting distance!! Hey Ken, I hope this helps you, if you need anymore tips just drop me a line!! Until then, TIGHT LINES!!!