i need help in learning how to cast with my new shimano fresh water reel, always seems to knot up .?

Question

every time i loosen up the spool so that the jig will go far, the spool overruns and knots up

Answer 1

I assume this is a baitcasting reel. You need to adjust the braking properly for the size/weight lure your using.
If the reel is directly out of the box. First, tie on the lure you are going to fish with. Then hold the rod at a 45 degree angle. With the bait reeled up to the tip, release the spool so the bait falls to the ground Keep your thumb on the spool so you don't over-run. Adjust the brake knob on the side of the reel so that the bait falls to the ground and the spool stops at the same time the bait hits the ground. You are then ready to cast. Try not to cast directly into the wind, it will create a birds nest. Practice this way until you become more proficient with using your thumb. Then you can adjust the brake to your liking. This is the best way to start. Asjust it that way everytime you change your lure.

Answer 2

I have a Shimano Sedona reel, quite good. Your line is knotting up because you didn't spool the line on the reel properly. It's best to spool with two people. The one holding the line should face the label toward you and lightly hold onto the line as you reel.

Answer 3

yeah you got to much line on ur reel if u look near the spool it will have something like 6-140 8-120 10-100 etc thats the weight of the line and the amount of yards the spool with hold so check that 8 weight line the best kind of line for most fishing but it all comes down to to much line on ur spool but it ok its not a big deal i do it quitee bit just throw ur lure out let it get tangled then cut it behind the entanglement and then pick up the line u just cut throw it away o use it to tie leaders thats what i do

Peace
the Bluegill Master

Answer 4

Sometimes with freshly-wound bait-casters, problems will occur with back lash. Sometimes it is b/c there is too much line on it. The brake might be too loose. Look for what should be a metal cylinder sticking out of the reel on the side with the winder, you can tighten/loosen the brake with this. Experiment with it to find the proper balance.
Of course this also depends on your experience with bait-casters in general, rod rating/line test, and weight of lure/bait being cast. The brake is the place to start.
It would probably be a good idea to take a hookless rig, or just a sinker to a field and practice with it until you get it down. As they say: "practice makes perfect."
Good luck, shimano can make good equipment.

Answer 5

It sounds like u have too much line on ur reel,i would recommend that u take some line of and have at least 10mm of the edge of your spool and see how that goes.you see what is happening is that your line has no where to hold it so it just shoots over the spool

Answer 6

Also be sure to keep your thumb on the spool when you cast and slow it down to a stop with your thumb when you cast.
Ive seen tons of people just cast their rods out without their thumb on their reel and then have to mess with a big backlash.

Answer 7

i use a open face reel, for many years, an ,i found ,the best way, is to set the drag to the bait,i useing,, different bait , has different setting,, by holding the rod out in front of you, reless the reel, an turn the drag till, the bait, fall free,

Answer 8

good answers but more info please!
The weight of lure and line used?
Does your reel have mag brake also?
What is the action of your rod?
Backlash is caused from a few different things so if you could give these a thought it would be helpfull!

Answer 9

it prolly has too much line on it!