Line twists casting metals

[Underpants 1,543]

Ive been experiencing what i'd consider excessive line twist on my light lure casting outfit:Symetre 1000, 5lb braid & 1-3kg spin rod.

 

I dont have the paitence to persevere when lures dont perform so i regularly change from SPs/HBs/metal casting lures ect.

 

Generaly lazy too and use a Decoy Round Lure Snap on everything so i can change easily whenever i feel like it.

 

Sure im 'supposed' to tie direct to SP jigheads....but i recon when im targeting STs, tommies & squid with maybe flattie bycatch they're really not fussy.

 

I have tried the Owner Micro Snap Swivel which worked great on the metals but was crap on everything else.

 

So i thought long and hard.....had this huge epiphany . "Why dont i just chuck a lil' swivel on the spit ring and snap on to that?"

 

So there it is a 5g Halco Twisty with a #4 Gamakatsu Single Lure hook, swivel  to the Decoy Round Lure Snap!

 

Havnt trialed it yet but Thursday is looking pretty sweet for a 'flats flick'

 

 

So what are other folks using to mange line twists?

 

 

 

 

[projoe 261]

sure braid twists but in my experience has never given me any problems with any brand (i've used a few now) & without swivels.

if you have had the line roller on the reel out to service make sure you have reassembled it the correct way round.

[MiSCrEANT 53]

I do things to prevent it.  Like:

 

-Spooling up correctly (or use of a specific tool)

-Not winding line in when a fish runs

-Not winding line in when you are snagged

-Using a ball bearing swivel

-Maintaining line rollers

-Not using a lure that spins in the air while casting