What causes line memory?

What causes line memory?

Line memory can occur if a fishing line sits on a spool for too long. Over time the fishing line will remember the shape of the spool and will tend to curl trying as the line comes off the spool. Trust me, after a few tangles, it sure sucks the fun away from fishing.

Which fishing line does not have memory?

Braided line
Braided line is made with anywhere from four to 16 strands. Fewer strands mean more abrasion resistance, while higher-strand braid is thinner. Either way, it’s built to last and is the strongest line pound for pound by miles. Braid has no memory, letting it flow freely without kinking.

Why does my fishing line have so much memory?

Old line on your reel, or line on an overfilled spool is more prone to retaining memory. (Putting it on too loosely is another factor.) To avoid overfilling a spinning reel, I fill my line to within about 1/8-inch of the edge of the spool. When in doubt, fill the spool less.

How do I keep my fishing line tight?

Put the spool of line on the floor, label up. Run the line through the guides on the rod to the reel with the bail open and tie it tightly to the spool. If you use a regular overhand square knot, pass the end through twice instead of just once – it will help keep the line tight on the spool. Close the bail.

What’s better mono or fluorocarbon?

Fluorocarbon allows a greater amount of natural light to pass through it whereas monofilament tends to refract light, alerting fish of its presence. This property also makes fluoro the optimal line for fishing all sorts of crankbaits. An anglers’ favorite or best fishing line is subjective.

What monofilament fishing line has the least memory?

Trilene XL monofilament
Trilene XL monofilament fishing line has extra limpness and low memory for great handling and castability.

Is there a way to eliminate line memory?

It develops curls, which can reduce casting distance and increase the chances for snarls or tangles. It is nearly impossible to eliminate line memory completely. When you purchase line, it already has memory from the spool it came on, but this is not the line memory that causes problems.

What happens to the memory of fishing line?

For as long as monofilament line has been available for fishing, anglers have battled line memory. Fishing line memory is what happens when monofilament line sits on a spool. It develops curls, which can reduce casting distance and increase the chances for snarls or tangles. It is nearly impossible…

How do you untwist fishing line on a reel?

Let your fishing line unwind onto the water. Continue to do this until you have emptied out your reel in the water. At this point, your rod should be flexing due to the drag between the fishing line and water. The drag will stretch out the line removing the line memory.

What can I use to make my fishing line relax?

Line Conditioning Spra y: Similar to dipping your spindle into water. This conditioning spray will cause the fishing line to relax and help the line to develop a new memory for the spindle. Apply the line conditioner by simply spraying the spindle with the fishing line on it. Let it sit and dry and call it a day.