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This causes the coils of line that are leaving the spool to catch up to the line in front of it, causing the line to tangle over itself, and this typically happens in the area between the spool and the guide closest to the reel (where the line is moving faster and the coils are coming off of the spool)

I stick the rod tips into the bottom to measure depth, or to retrieve a stuck lure

To prevent braid from slipping on non braid-ready spools, be sure to tie a monofilament backing to the spool with the arbor knot

Pond Creek near the dam is one of my favorite spots

Best Portable: Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar best portable Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar Pros Affordable for anglers on a budget Active mapping creates contour maps of areas where you fish Can be used on open water or through the ice Cons Use heavy lines when casting to avoid losing it Portable fish findersand more specifically, castable fish findersare becoming increasingly popular amongst anglers looking to see whats under the water without access to a boat