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06-13-2013, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Reel issues
Ok I have a problem casting my avet 5.8 MXJ. I feel like it may be my line. I have 65lb spectra on there right now and cast after cast I get horrible backlash. I don't know if the line was old on the tackle shop spool or what but its really starting to upset me. I've missed atleast 4 fish because of it. Any ideas? New line suggestions?
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06-13-2013, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like it isn't tight on the spool
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06-13-2013, 12:17 PM | #3 |
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Casting spectra isn't the easiest thing to do. It can be done but with a lot of practice. If you are using it with a jigstick and are only casting jigs I suggest you use mono, a lot easier to control.
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06-13-2013, 12:28 PM | #4 |
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Yea I have it on a 8" teramar ts4, I'm casting surface iron and flylining bait
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06-13-2013, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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Go with a long topshot of mono and you should be just fine.
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06-13-2013, 02:14 PM | #6 |
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i would agree
you can have it spooled up tightly , but make a long cast with a light jig and i don't think it is gonna go back down the same . i haven't figured it out myself .
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06-14-2013, 12:19 AM | #8 |
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I get tons of backlash on my Avet if I don't set it right. I'm not that good with thumbing it yet so I sometimes set the drag lever to the bait position and adjust the side tension knob so that whatever weight I have on will just unwind off the reel under its own weight, then cast and start to thumb it as it's nearing the water. This usually keeps the spool from over spinning.
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Is it magged?
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06-14-2013, 06:13 AM | #10 |
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Tighten the spool tensioner .....dont try to chuck the sucker jus a nice smooth cast once you gotten use to it lessen the tension bit by bit. Its like riding a 250cc motorcycle and moving up to a 750 same thing but just a lil different
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06-14-2013, 07:28 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the advice everyone, it was just really frustrating me a lot yesterday. I think I'm also going to change my line on it. I think I may have better luck with flouro.
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