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motaha
Hello,
I have a USSP902M uglystik rod paired with a Daiwa strikeforce 4000-b with a 12lb mono. I was trying to cast size 3 and 4 Vibrax spinners but my casting distance wasn't good, the cast wasn't smooth and the line had like half loops (wasn't straight/tight). What is causing this rod, reel, bait or line? I know that casting distance depends on me as well but the feeling of the line leaving the reel was different than other setups I used.
Thanks
pinstriper;n610656 said:How long has that line been on the reel ? Spinning reels will introduce line twist, and then age (and heat) will set it.
If the answer is more than 2 years, I’d be stripping it and reloading it with new line.
troutdude;n610663 said:Great advice. I also typically stretch out my mono line, a few times during the season. Just attach a hook, to a tree in your yard (park, school field, etc), and walk back 100 yards or so. Tighten the drag, and reel in slowly. While keeping tension on the line (a bend in the rod tip). And walk back, to the hook. But this is of no avail, if your line is old.
Also...if your rod has a heavy, or medium, action...it won't cast as well as one with lighter action.
pinstriper;n610698 said:But the curlies after casting is the dead giveaway that the line is too old. Yeah, when in doubt, respool with new line.
troutdude;n610700 said:BAM! Great advice. And don't skimp, if possible. Get the best quality that, you can afford.
motaha;n610702 said:Thank you all. I will get a new line any brand suggestions? I will use this rod for steelhead/salmon or bass. I currently have a 12lb mono on it. Last time I was fishing for steelhead all of the other anglers had yellow braided lines. So, should I get a braided line?