hook4242 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 I have a 1 lb spoon of mono that twists in about 4 days when trolling. I use number 3 ball bearing swivels. can anyone tell me how to stop the twisting that is destroying the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBD Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Not sure how to prevent it, but to remove it cut the lure / swivel off, trail the line out behind the boat and let it drag for a while. It will un-twist itself. Is it with the same lure every time? Could be something is out of tune... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook4242 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, FBD said: Not sure how to prevent it, but to remove it cut the lure / swivel off, trail the line out behind the boat and let it drag for a while. It will un-twist itself. Is it with the same lure every time? Could be something is out of tune... 26 minutes ago, FBD said: Not sure how to prevent it, but to remove it cut the lure / swivel off, trail the line out behind the boat and let it drag for a while. It will un-twist itself. Is it with the same lure every time? Could be something is out of tune... 27 minutes ago, FBD said: Not sure how to prevent it, but to remove it cut the lure / swivel off, trail the line out behind the boat and let it drag for a while. It will un-twist itself. Is it with the same lure every time? Could be something is out of tune... no it is different setups from a downrigger spoons sometimes and spin doctors with flys others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockin' Randy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I agree with FDB, cut the swivel off and troll the line for a bit with nothing at all on it. I would put a different ball bearing swivel on it too once you real it back in. The one you were using could have a catch in it or something. I would then try a lure which doesn't spin to see if the line stays straight. Is this an open face reel? If so remember not to reel a lot if the drag is running out or if it's turning with the bail. That will twist your line quickly. If all is well, try going back to your spinning lures to see if the swivel is keeping up and line staying straight. The only swivel I buy unless in a pinch, are the Torpedo brand. I stay away from box store brands like South Bend. It's not worth it to spend all the money we do on equipment and then put a 50¢ swivel on the line. Good ones may cost two bucks apiece or more. Also, what kind of line? I don't know what 1 pound spoon is. Spool? Sometimes it can twist as you are winding it on the reel with open face. Test by stopping occasionally to see if the line is twisting as you're putting it on. If so, turn the bulk spool over so it unwinds from the opposite direction. Good luck! I know that is an aggravating situation. Also, I see you put this question in the Recipe section of the site. You may get more responses if in the fishing gear part of forum. Tight lines! Sent from my moto z4 using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook4242 Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 using dream weaver #3 ball bearing swivels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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