A little help

[Johnc1109]

Does anyone no if ad need a extra eye I have my reels down in the low position but when I try to really belt it out its as if the leader knot is catching the bottom eye and nesting the reel. The distances between me reel and bottom eyes are on rod 1 it's 48inches and rod 2 56inches any help would be well appreciated cheers

 

[the tornado]

little help

little help

have u a ring on the butt mate and what type of rod is it

 

[Johnc1109]

Yes their is a ring on the but on both rods one is a kompressor s and the other is a zippy f5000

 

[endurothumpers]

Have you tried tapered shock leaders. how big is your shock leader knot what type are you using

 

[the tornado]

little help

little help

have u tried missing the eye and see if it still does it the eye might not be needed on the rod

 

[Johnc1109]

Yes tried taperd shockers improves a little but still happens now and then, A think the knot is a Albright knot

 

[Rod]

How long a leader are you using,8 turns around the spool and then your drop length is enough ,this could cause your problem,you can get away with more leader if you are not really hitting into it for a big cast.A lot could depend on your style ,weight of lead your using ,etc.

 

[moocher]

Yes their is a ring on the but on both rods one is a kompressor s and the other is a zippy f5000

a compressor s then its not the rod that's at fault . poss knot size or leader length

 

[bandit]

a compressor s then its not the rod that's at fault . poss knot size or leader length

As said it's not the rod I've got the compressor grad prix with the reel 5 inches from the butt and never had any trouble even when pendulum casting, try adjusting the spool/brake settings on your reel

 

[Stewart 1971]

As above, it's your casting to blame not the rod / eyes - the answer is in your own question as you say it happens when you try to hit the cast harder. Try slowing your reel down or learning a smoother / better technique

 

[codbiter]

knot probs

knot probs

Try cutting your leader knot tag ends to the minimun, if its the standard knot your using the thicker end should be facing back and away during the cast and should not be a problem, as its already threaded when set up ready to cast, and the thinner main line should be smaller and no problem.