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Most anglers spend way too much time digging
through their line once an over spin occurs , hitting
that inevitable snag. Many times, the initial and frantic
digging and picking makes the situation worse. When
the over spin first happens, again use your thumb
to put resistance on your reel as you begin pulling
off the line. That snag is caused by one of the line
loops getting so big, it grabs the line heading to the
first guide and loops around it. if you just pull off line
with no resistance, it will get worse. if you do indeed
hit that snag, the ease of this trick i learned from Bill
dance will amaze you.
Before you even begin to start digging, tighten
your drag star as tight as possible. Then place your
free thumb on the line spool at such an angle that
your thumb nail is tight against the line. See photo #3.
turn the reel handle several rotations digging your
thumb nail into the line. Then engage the casting
button and slowly pull the line off the reel until you
again hit the snag or the line comes free. You may
have to repeat this process 3-5 times to free up that
looped snag. Your nail digs in and grabs that loop,
rotating it back around the spool, freeing up the snag
and loop. it’s too simple and amazing how this works.
Many of my clients have claimed this li l trick to be
“worth the price of admission” when on a trip with
me. “That trick alone Cooch, will save me countless
hours of hassles on the water.”
if for some reason this does not resolve the snag,
don’t waste any more time, grab your scissors or
clippers and cut that line right there below the line
guide at the snag, then repeat the process. More
often than not, you can recover from the snag, retie
and be able to quickly continue fishing.
Reel over spins are a daily nuisance to bass fishermen. I have learned as with many things in life, if you perfect patience and follow my three steps above, reel over spins are only as bad as you make them to be. I guess this piece should have been titled, The 5 Ps of Over spins, Perfect, Patience, Prepare, Prevent and Prevail.
Keep a tight line!
Issue 3 August 2011
This DVD is designed to help you maximize your SONAR / GPS unit’s fish-finding and navigational abilities. Learn how to set up and operate the most important features that allow you to locate the best hotspots and catch more fish than ever before.
SPORTFISHING
SONAR & GPS TRAINING DVD
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• Sonar Image Interpretation
• Clean Up Setting
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