AK47 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 i just put some new line on went out to the lake threw my 1st cast and snap...my line broke right at the reel. what would cause this? its never happend b4..and not to mention a 25$ swimbait is now at the bottom of the lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAssassin49 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 was it from a backlash? Either way, I'd trash that whole spool, buy a new one and respool. Not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHanson79 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 was it from a backlash? Either way, I'd trash that whole spool, buy a new one and respool. Not worth the risk. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyforfish21 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've snapped off only one bait. My spool tension knob was all the way loose and even further. The spool caught on the pinion or internal gears and stopped the spool. Line snapped (25 lb test). That could have been the problem here, or previous backlash caused a kink like stated above. Personally have never had a problem with big game. I like to grab mine from walmart, a buddy told me the catfish guys use it so the shelf gets restocked with fresh spools more often. like stated above with it being so cheap, maybe grab another new spool and put some fresh 20 on there. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfish Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 It could be a bad batch but I would check it by giving the fresh line some nice tugs...you ought to be able to put a lot of pressure on the line and feel it stretch and probably can't break it with your bare hands. If you can break it by pulling on it....junk it. Otherwise I think its a real good possibility you had some sort of tangle that cause a backlash. I've left rods in the sun (in my car) and after a long period the line will get brittle but it should be tip top if you just bought it. JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 thanx guys...i'm not sure it dident backlash it honestly just snapped..i'm gonna junk the whole spool i picked up some 25lb on sunday so i'm just gonna try that. thanx again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakefromClearLake Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 You might wanna check your guides one might be Effed up. Ive heard of that happening to guys Before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accord98 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Re-spool everytime before you go out if you can. Definitely after a backlash on the previous trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalliebigs Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 If it broke right at the reel definitely check your reel for sharp edges. Especially if it has a ceramic guide. If the ceramic is cracked, which happens occasionally, it may have a sharp edge that can cut the line. It can be hard to see, so you can also check with a cue tip. The fibers will usually catch on the crack. Also check your ceramic guides on your rod. I've had cracked guides before that caused "mystery" snapping of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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