Comments on: How To AVOID Wind Knots and Tangles With Braided Line

By: Karl Docherty

Karl Docherty — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:11:24 +0000

If extreme accuracy is not required in your cast then simply increasing the length of drop outside the tip has dramatically reduced my wind knots over the years. I feel it results in a smoother initial acceleration of the lure and line as the rod recoils. With a bit of practice and patience, the accuracy is still pretty good even throwing at snags.

Great advice all round.

By: James H. Johnstone

James H. Johnstone — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:40:40 +0000

In reply to Paulie k.

OMG Paulie, You made me laugh man! I’m glad I am not the only one having complete freakouts this year with my brand new rod and reel using braid. I just want to fish! …tangle after tangle impossible to sort out…..cut and retie over and over. This article helped a lot, I get it now. Thanks guys

By: Tony Acevedo

Tony Acevedo — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:27:27 +0000

In reply to Paulie k. It can definitely be frustrating. But once you have the right equipment dialed in and understand the physics behind why the knots happen it can reduce the amount of issues. Braid is a game changer for casting and sensitivity. Also lasts much longer than mono (unless of course it tangles up and you gotta throw it out)

By: Paulie k

Paulie k — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:32:57 +0000

Got so frustrated went back to my old crush Cajun red …no more braided for me .. hate having meltdowns and 10 min cursing sessions while trying to relax

By: Tony Acevedo

Tony Acevedo — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:30:36 +0000

In reply to Jelani Thornton. Thank you for the great feedback Jelani!

By: Jelani Thornton

Jelani Thornton — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:01 +0000

Nice article. Helpful.

By: Tony Acevedo

Tony Acevedo — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:58:04 +0000

In reply to Gary Marchlewicz. I went with 15lb original power pro. Seems like any 10lb line I used just didnt want to cooperate.

By: Gary Marchlewicz

Gary Marchlewicz — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 02:00:58 +0000

In reply to Tony Acevedo. Thats interesting to hear Tony. What line did you put on the Daiwa to make the issue go away? Maybe my Suffix 832 line on my BG just wasn't the right line. I left it in Florida at my dad's house. He tried it and said he wanted to throw it to the sharks lol. Maybe I'll have him spool something new on it. Or just sell it and buy a Shimano.

By: Tony Acevedo

Tony Acevedo — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:46:52 +0000

In reply to Gary Marchlewicz. All I currently use are shimanos. I have 2 Stradic FL's and a Nasci FC. I rarely get any wind knots using them. I also have a Diawa Procyon and all I get are wind knots. I put heavier line on it (20lb) for dock fishing and it doesn't seem to have any issues any more.

By: Tony Acevedo

Tony Acevedo — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:45:11 +0000

In reply to John Hand. Good to know, thanks for sharing John!