Twisted Braid - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Murray · 08-04-2015, 03:11 PM

Notice braid was twisted for the first time today. Uni to Uni knot braid to fluro with 2/0 circle hook. Wondering if a ringed hook would help. Any ideas why it twisted and can it be untwisted.

bolocop · 08-04-2015, 03:14 PM

use a swivel to your leader. I have let my braid out behind me with no hook while going at some speed and it'll untwist itself...

HobieScot · 08-04-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Murray

Notice braid was twisted for the first time today. Uni to Uni knot braid to fluro with 2/0 circle hook. Wondering if a ringed hook would help. Any ideas why it twisted and can it be untwisted.

I just had this happen to me the last time I was trolling a Mack. He had a kelp mustache that I didn't notice for awhile and he was apparently just twirling along as I trolled. By the time I noticed it my line was all twisted with tension and curling back up itself.

Murray · 08-04-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bolocop

use a swivel to your leader. I have let my braid out behind me with no hook while going at some speed and it'll untwist itself...

Think most folks do not use swivel so they can reel leader onto spool.

PescadorPete · 08-04-2015, 03:54 PM

SPRO #6 Power Swivel fits through the guides so you can wind your leader onto the spool.

King Saba · 08-04-2015, 04:12 PM

Sounds like your braid is either getting old or it could be an inexpensive brand? I've bought cheaper braid in the past for my shore adventures and they're usually flat vs. having a round shape say compared to powerpro.

Gunner58 · 08-04-2015, 05:48 PM

Like the others have said let a bunch of line out behind you or find some nice deep water and drop a weight with a swivel to the bottom that should un twist it

Cadillyak · 08-04-2015, 08:54 PM

I second the spro swivel. Eliminates line twists, super strong (I use 85lb), and I can reel it through the guides. I don't cast it however as I troll with a 4-6ft leader.

FISH11 · 08-04-2015, 09:22 PM

Sometimes I use a uni to uni knot and on other setups I use a swivel. I use about a 6 foot leader so I don't have a problem trying to reel it through the guides. To carry with hook on or with an iron still on, I wrap the leader around the reel and put the iron or hook on the first guide. I don't see a problem slow trolling live bait. If you troll too fast or with some lures than it's best to use a swivel.

08-04-2015, 03:11 PM	#1
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Twisted Braid Notice braid was twisted for the first time today. Uni to Uni knot braid to fluro with 2/0 circle hook. Wondering if a ringed hook would help. Any ideas why it twisted and can it be untwisted.

08-04-2015, 08:54 PM	#8
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I second the spro swivel. Eliminates line twists, super strong (I use 85lb), and I can reel it through the guides. I don't cast it however as I troll with a 4-6ft leader. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

08-04-2015, 09:22 PM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Sometimes I use a uni to uni knot and on other setups I use a swivel. I use about a 6 foot leader so I don't have a problem trying to reel it through the guides. To carry with hook on or with an iron still on, I wrap the leader around the reel and put the iron or hook on the first guide. I don't see a problem slow trolling live bait. If you troll too fast or with some lures than it's best to use a swivel. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-04-2015, 03:14 PM	#2
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	use a swivel to your leader. I have let my braid out behind me with no hook while going at some speed and it'll untwist itself...

08-04-2015, 03:54 PM	#5
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	SPRO #6 Power Swivel fits through the guides so you can wind your leader onto the spool.

08-04-2015, 04:12 PM	#6
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Sounds like your braid is either getting old or it could be an inexpensive brand? I've bought cheaper braid in the past for my shore adventures and they're usually flat vs. having a round shape say compared to powerpro.

08-04-2015, 05:48 PM	#7
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	Like the others have said let a bunch of line out behind you or find some nice deep water and drop a weight with a swivel to the bottom that should un twist it