How Do You Prevent Fishing Line Memory?

Fishing line memory is a common problem faced by anglers when they’re trying to cast and retrieve lures. It’s caused by the line becoming tangled and twisted, which makes it difficult to cast, as well as creating a bulky knot near the reel. This can be extremely frustrating, especially when you’re trying to make a long cast in tough conditions, or if you’re fishing in a limited area.

The good news is that fishing line memory can be prevented with some simple steps. First off, always store your fishing line properly and away from direct sunlight.

Sunlight will cause the line to become brittle and weak, which is why it becomes tangled so easily.

Secondly, make sure your reel is spooled correctly with the right amount of line for the type of fishing you plan on doing. Too much or too little line can both cause problems with casting and retrieving lures.

Finally, use a good quality knot to attach your lure or swivel to your line. A poor quality knot will often put too much strain on the line when casting, leading it to twist and tangle.

Conclusion

Fishing line memory can be prevented with some simple steps such as proper storage of the line away from direct sunlight, spooling the reel correctly with the right amount of line for the type of fishing you plan on doing and using a good quality knot to attach your lure or swivel to your line.

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Lindsay Collins