copper rigg

[anniep]

My copper on my reel both in letting out line and retreavel is loose on reel ,doesn't seem to wind tight on reel. EVen when holding

copper on retreavel stiil is lose. Am i doing something wrong?

Thanks

[Landshark]

Is your backing slipping on the spool?

[Tim Bromund]

If you're saying what I think you're saying, that's just the nature of copper line.

Is it spooling loose, as in loose coils on the reel, or is it slipping on the spool arbor? The loose coils (which makes the constant backlashes and birds nests so much fun is just part of fishing copper.

If it is braid backing slipping on the spool arbor, the only fix is to empty the reel and put a wrap of (duct or electrical) tape down over the loop and knot to keep the backing from slipping.

Tim

[Gill-T]

When REELING in copper there is enough weight early on to allow a tight wrap. As you get closer to the leader I like to run the copper thru my index finger and thumb to add pressure so it wraps tighter. When you DEPLOY, place your thumb on the spool and strip slowly under pressure until you have say 50' in the water and the copper has enough weight in the water to pull back. This should keep the coil monster at bay.

[anniep]

Thanks so much gil t answers my question perfectly just didn't know if i was missing something.

You boy's are very heplful.

[Cannonball Runner]

Harold

You guys aren't allowed to use copper north of the pond... No fish will make it down to us. Check your voice mail sometime you might see a message from me.