Spinning tackle - removing line twist

[Kicknbass]

After reading Al's post on another thread, I thought it might be good to reveal tips on removing line twist.

After trolling, even though I typically use a swivel, my line will twist and become uncastable. To rid this, I will cut the terminal tackle from the line, let out the the same amount of line that I had out while trolling and run (slowly) back to the dock. This allows the line to untwist back to normal. I have also untwisted line in streams after using in-line spinner in the same manner by letting the line out in the current.

Any other methods?

[Jim: NE/OK]

I was told that one could lay the line out on grass and VERY SLOWLY wind it back. I tried this two weeks ago and it seems to work. This allows me to get the lines uncoiled before going fishing.

Jim

[Wayne SW/MO]

You can also run hot tap water over the spool to warm the line. If the line isn't twisted much it will take a new set.