crack off during casting

[arthurcodsbody]

Guys a little help please

 

I have been using a multiplier reel now for ages and never had a problem, since recently when I have been suffering the odd crack off during the cast,

 

My reel is a 525 GS loaded with 20lb red ice with a 60lb leader casting a 5-6oz lead. I do a pendulum cast of sorts.

 

I changed the line on my reel thinking that maybe it was chaffed or whatever but the problem seems to reamain.

 

The symptems are that the cast starts of normally but about 50 yards into the cast the reel starts to birdnest and then the line breaks, this will maybe happen 1 in 20-30 casts

 

Any tips cos its starting to p*ss me off!!

 

Cheers

Matt

[Elton]

I'm no expert here, but it sounds like your spool is running faster than the cast on these occasions.

 

It may be worth using a slightly thicker oil.

[Bob on Stronsay]

How old is your reel? Does any one know how long the braking system lasts on a GS? It could be worn and not working any more. I assume it is replacable. Maybe a message to Nigel (The Reel Doctor) is in order.

 

Bob

[arthurcodsbody]

Thi reel is about a year old.

 

matt

[Guest jay_con]

Slow your reel a little. If that dont sort it it could be your casting to blame. How well do you lay your line? as that could also cause it. Also check all your eyes on the rod for cracks. If that dont sort never ever fish again.

[Guest conger tamer]

if its 1 in 20/30 casts theres nowt wrong with the reel its your casting

[tack4]

matt

 

ive been getting some coaching of late to improve my casting and the most stressed part of it has been technique keeping every thing smooth and a slow build up of power and repeating the setup time and time again.

many of the guys i cast with go back to basics when things start going wrong ie going back to the off the ground cast with a heavier lead to intentially slow themselves down

 

if you have time and have slowed/relubed your reel try an hour or two of casting practice instead of fishing

in 5 months ive gone from a miserable 66yds to hitting 140+ with smooth and controlled cast with cheapy multi standard b/blocks and red rocket fuel my line lay aint that great either

 

my advice take stock and go back to basics

best of luck

[tack4]

re 1 in 20/30 casts could be that the b/blocks are oiling up and not braking as they should

after every session strip reel and dry off contact area for b/blocks

spinn reel to hear clink clink of b/blocks hitting the rim

failing that try

http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/

for advice

[A Norfolk Boy]

Line lay and tension will play a big part.

[Stoaty]

Maybe the old arms and fingers arn't working like the brain want's them to anymore.