snapping lure

ken82 · July 21, 2010, 15:14:04 CET

Hi guys

recently i ma having a problem which made me loose a couple of spinners.

While casting the line is getting caught in the notch in the reel where you normally insert the end of the line (i don't know its technical name sorry), with the result that the spinner snaps. This has started to happen recently.

The line is new and i have always used the same brand,

what can i do? can this "notch" be removed while fishing? as i don't know how.

thanks in advance

Kenneth

clutch_kick · July 21, 2010, 15:54:43 CET

This is the first time I heard about this happening. That line clip is on the bottom lip, so I seriously cannot understand how the line while casting is getting caught in it.

Have you physically seen it stuck to the line clip, or are you assuming that it is getting caught in it. I ask because there are several other explanations why a lure might snap off during casting.

ken82 · July 21, 2010, 16:30:43 CET

The first time it happened i thought it was from the line but this happened about 3 times a member in the forum can confirm because he was with me when it occurred and he heard the snap too.

clutch_kick · July 21, 2010, 18:31:55 CET

ok fair enought but is the line remaining stuck to the line clip? I suspect that the line is getting stuck to the guides by forming loops as it is exiting the reel and passing through the guides. This makes the line stop instantly and causting the lure to snap off at the Knot.

Another problem could be the braid to mono knot passing through the guides, being weakened and breaking during casting, it has hapened to me before, now I changed to a diferent knot all-togather which is designed to pass through the guides when casting.

MartinB · July 21, 2010, 19:36:58 CET

Im with clutchkick on this one,that being its the 1st time ive ever heard of this happening as the line clip is positioned & designed specifically to prevent this happening..not that im saying it isn't happening!! anything is possible!

The only possible explanation that fits this scenario is sometimes new line (nylon) is still very "springy" or more accuratly the line is still very stiff as it hasn't been exposed to much sea water and so it tends to try and retain its original straight shape.

So MAYBE (and thats a big maybe!!) a few coils may possibly be springing out and catching the line clip,especially if you do big overhead casts.
Personally however i think its more likely getting caught around the guides as clutchkick mentioned.But if you are using braid then its definitley either this or the connecting knot is catching in the rings.
I suppose what you can try is putting a bit of blue-tack or plasticine over the line clip and trying out a few casts and then if it does do it again there should be an impression in the blue tack,and obviously if there isn't you will have eliminated one possible cause.

clutch_kick · July 22, 2010, 01:03:00 CET

I think i need to get this guy hooked up with a custom rod, fitted with the new Fuji K Guides. They are designed to prevent the line looping around the guides in the cast

Too bad you're looking at about €100 worth of guides only!!!!

MartinB · July 22, 2010, 02:49:59 CET

Wow they are expensive..but then again Fuji guides are the best,the frame of the guide is titanium so its very resistant to saltwater corrosion whilst be light and very strong.Also apparentley these new k guides are primarily designed for use with braid and are nearly impossible to tangle on a cast.
Tbh silvio of angler centre was telling me about them just last week as i had a ring bust on one of my rods (the frame literally fell apart),and now im thinking of changing all of them to fuji rings before the lampuki season kicks off

ken82 · July 22, 2010, 08:10:17 CET

Thanks for the reply guys. i will try taping it.

Well the line is new but i went about 12 times ince i respooled (or more). I use mono only no braid or leaders.

regarding the rod for the moment i don't have that amount of extra money hehe. thanks for the offer anyways

thanks again guys

clutch_kick · July 22, 2010, 11:11:17 CET

Actually looking at some prices for K guides, if you take Alconite instead of SiC and use Stainless steel frames, you can get a set for $40. On the other end of the spectrum Titanium frames with SiC rings will cost you $120.

From what I understand from the online reviews, unless you are particularily worried about the guide weight ( not to make life easier for you, but to preserve the action of the rod) there is little advantage with Titanium guides. With good care the Stainless ones will last just as long.