Gear Question (Cabela's Xmlti 7'0 Spinning Rod/pflueger Supreme 8040Mg)

[mark hedger]

Does anyone have line problems when using 7' rods? I am primarily a bass fisherman and I do most my fishing out of a kayak. I generally use 6'0" to 6'6" spinning rods and Shimano 2500 series reels. One of my rods is a Cabela's XML model and I really like it so I picked up a Cabela's XMLti 7'0" rod when they were on sale. It is matched with a Pflueger Supreme 8040mg spinning reel. It is my least favorite setup by far. As far as I can tell, the increased distance from the reel to the first eye on a 7' rod causes the line to unspool too quickly, causing frequent line backlashes and tangles. I originally had the reel spooled with 12 lb McCoy flourocarbon but changed it to 18 lb Trilene to see if that would help. No luck. The most common problem is a massive line tangle near the tip of the rod. Any ideas on how to solve this problem?

[Ham]

You should consider calling Cabela's customer service and politely explaining your problem. You could request them to exchange it for a 6'8" rod. You are using heavier line than I ever do with spinning. Maybe drop down to 10 lb mono?

[UnCivE]

Almost sounds like a line problem. I've used line that gave me similar issues, and I switched to a less memory type line and haven't had issues. I've been using 12 lb yozuri hybrid with good luck.

[mark hedger]

Thanks for the advice, Ham. I bought the rod a couple of years ago but used it for the first time recently. I should have tried it before now. I may give Cabela's a call anyway. Before I do, I will try spooling the reel with some 8 lb McCoy Mean Green. If that does not work, I will try a different reel.

[mark hedger]

Almost sounds like a line problem. I've used line that gave me similar issues, and I switched to a less memory type line and haven't had issues. I've been using 12 lb yozuri hybrid with good luck.

That is exactly why I switched from the flourocarbon to the mono. I will try some lighter test line on it and see if that does anything. I might spool up some braid too. Thanks.

[Ham]

I guess you could also try to sell the rod off IF you keep having problems with it. I hope you're able to find a solution that works for you.