How to Remove Memory Coils from Fishing Line - Fishing Tips and Tricks

[@LyrusLLupo]

Another great, no-nonsense, informative video. Thank you for making these.

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@gregory3108]

Yes, but he may become a target for fishing lines producers🤣 enemy nr1☝reason why? instead buying more and more... the end buyer saves more?

[@andrewdelk9876]

i appreciate how all of your videos are to the point, with no fluff or theatrics.

[@andrewdelk9876]

I didn't even notince the pinned comment. that was just my genuine feeling after watching your videos the past weeks. keep it up nat!

[@FishingwithNat]

@@andrewdelk9876 I'm not a fan of fluff. Thanks for the feedback - I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed my videos!

[@rayhopkins5246]

Agree. He got right to the point without 6-10 minutes of useless chatter.

[@matthewphipps9910]

Thank you, went fishing and notified this with my coils and thought I needed another set but this is way better.

[@FishingwithNat]

You're welcome - I'm glad it was helpful to you!

[@davewhetstone4476]

Holy crap! Never knew this, and I now KNOW it's been a problem for me. Thanks again, man.

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad I could help. Good luck!

[@LovingDeantheGodMachine333]

Life saver tip literally about to go fishing for fall flatheads and noticed my line is like this thank you soooo much! Tight lines 🎣

[@FishingwithNat]

Great. It's hard to miss a flathead running with your bait, but still good to get those coils out! Good luck!

[@Riotskunk89]

What an amazing video. I learned more in that 2 minutes than i have in hours from other creators

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the comment

[@paw1972]

Thank you for getting right to the point and not making this a 20 minute video!

[@FishingwithNat]

No need to waste your time with an unnecessarily long video!

[@Mr.Aquaman]

instant follow. lost alot of bites today but landed one steelhead got me pumped. thanks for the video straight to the point!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback. Awesome that you got a steelie today!

[@Schnazola]

First: Nat, youdabest! Second, I like to attach a snap swivel to my line and attach the snap to a piece of line I've tied to a fence post or tree. Then I walk back with the line under pressure as you did. It stretches the mono/fluoro AND untwists it a bit.

[@FishingwithNat]

That's a good idea. I like it.

[@eagletalon6240]

As a rule of thumb if im using a cheaper mono i like to replace it once a season unless i put in some serious work on the water. But for those that fish less as long as your rods arent in direct sunlight this is a great tip for yall to save some time and money. Just be careful you dont have to much pressure on the line realing it in because it could weaken your mono over time same goes for respooling

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback

[@scottsoucy6186]

It isn't just exposure to light that weakens monofilament line. Heat and humidity also take a toll. If you live in a hot or humid area, you should change line at least once each season! The cheaper lines have more memory, regardless of line diameter or strength. I never go longer than 4 months or so without changing my line. My fishing time is too precious to spend it fighting with my line.

[@scottsoucy6186]

It isn't just exposure to light that weakens monofilament line. Heat and humidity also take a toll. If you live in a hot or humid area, you should change line at least once each season! The cheaper lines have more memory, regardless of line diameter or strength. I never go longer than 4 months or so without changing my line. My fishing time is too precious to spend it fighting with my line.

[@scottsoucy6186]

It isn't just exposure to light that weakens monofilament line. Heat and humidity also take a toll. If you live in a hot or humid area, you should change line at least once each season! The cheaper lines have more memory, regardless of line diameter or strength. I never go longer than 4 months or so without changing my line. My fishing time is too precious to spend it fighting with my line.

[@DeepEndDiving]

Perfect! My next fishing trip at the end of the month is going to go much better after watching all of you tips and tricks videos

[@FishingwithNat]

Good luck! Catch a giant for all of us.

[@gregory3108]

Right on the money 👍 instead buying a new spool keep focus on its current shape- very smart move 👌

[@FishingwithNat]

Mono/fluoro lines are usually fine to use for a couple years or more (depends how much use/abuse they have gotten). Stretching the coils out is an easy way to make them like new for another season.

[@nickacoxon]

Went fishing for first time in a long time today. Probably had to cut my line three times and retie because of how knotted my line was getting. I was getting so frustrated. Tried out what you suggested and it looks like it worked beautifully!

[@FishingwithNat]

Awesome - that's great to hear!

[@HOMESTEAD_AUS]

Thanks mate , bought one of those line spooler things didn’t work lol . Like your idea of running line out and giving it some tension, good video , cheers 👍

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@abibritton8791]

Thank you so much for this tip, and may the fish be with you! ❤

[@FishingwithNat]

You're very welcome. Fish on!

[@sherrismith4311]

I just put new line on my reel yesterday & saw it doing the same thing. Evn tho I had s1 holdn the spool of line & I was reeling n w- tension. Ima try this. Thank u 4 sharing.

[@FishingwithNat]

You're welcome

[@user-tn1xv1vc2d]

I never thought of that. Great Idea. Thanks Mr. You're the Man.

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad I could help!

[@Bmeservey13]

Just made my life so much easier. Thank you

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for the feedback.

[@sb7984]

I been doing this for over 40yrs. I did it today before trout fishing. Yesterday I went boat fishing for walleye. Drift trolling can twist your line, even with a swivel. But I reel in my line with my fingers pinched in front of the spool and the rod butt pressed into my stomach. It removes twist and help you cast farther. But remember to split on your fingers so the line doesn't hurt you. Also, there is line conditioners like ''Line Butter''.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for adding to the discussion

[@catboyzee]

Gonna try this tip before my next fishing excursion, thanks for sharing.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the comment - good luck!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great tip! I needed to see that. Appreciate you sharing!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@robertlosasso4222]

I started doing that forty years ago, only I put a hook on the line an attached it to my chain link fence and would walk it down my driveway out to and across the street when there was no traffic around which was most of the time because it was a residential area.

[@FishingwithNat]

Yep - I've put a hook on a chain link fence before too, or buried a hook into tree bark. That works too!

[@cosminv8751]

Great tip!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@CaliSwagKills]

i needed this video thanks so much i was about to throw away all my line & put new line on it cause i thought it was my fault it was coiling up

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad I could save you that expense!

[@chevtow]

On the water we’d take everything off the line and troll just the line behind the boat for a few minutes, then reel it in while still moving. Always works

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the comment. That works well for line twist. This technique is for removing the line coils which form from the line being wrapped around the spool for a long time. This happens regardless of whether the line has twists in it.

[@randymartin5521]

I've been doing this for 50 years. I store my fishing gear inside, climate controlled and out of direct sunlight, so I rarely change my line every year. I don't fish a lot anymore and usually not at all during the winter, so a couple of times throughout the year I will stretch out 50 to 75 feet for an hour or so to remove the tight coils. I generally only fish in creeks and a small river now, so 50 feet is about as far as I cast anymore.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the comment. No need to change the line every year if you're only doing a few trips per year and it's stored inside out of direct sun. It sounds like you've got a good process.

[@spearfishingkayong]

good tips and tricks. very helpful. greetings from Indonesia

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks!

[@j.richards2346]

I will try this... What I do now is cut off the lure , open the bail , let all the mono out into the lake (boat) , keep the tip under water , THEN , reel it back in with the rod tip under water pointing straight with the line .. I despise line twist!

[@FishingwithNat]

That works well for line twist. This technique is for removing the line coils which form from the line being wrapped around the spool for a long time. This happens regardless of whether the line has twists in it.

[@KBShootsAnything_]

Me and my cousin thought by pouring water on it would work 😂 good thing for KZbin 🙏🏾

[@FishingwithNat]

Pouring hot water (like hot shower temperature) can help if you stretch it right afterward. But yeah, just dumping water on the line won't do anything by itself.

[@pete956]

Years ago Al Lindler,infisherman mag,said-put a piece of damp paper towel around the spool with a rubber band the night before and it will take out those kinks. Both of these ideas would work great together. I liked another comment that said use a snap swivel instead of a hook to help with line twist.

[@FishingwithNat]

@@pete956 swivels will definitely help with line twist, but they can't prevent memory coils, which are caused by the line being wrapped around the spool for a long time.

[@sambow4u]

Maybe a Little Harder in a kayak, than a motorized boat ! But if you notice your line getting Memory on the water ,,, simply throw about ten foot of naked line into the water and with the bail or breaks on , take of down the lake till about half the spoil has been let out , Trip the bail over and the resistance of the water and line will straighten your line out perfect , actually better than new ! rell the line back up , because it's wet and with that tension , it will cast so musch better and zero memory !

[@FishingwithNat]

I've tried that too and it works. But yeah, as you said, it's more suitable for motorboats and this is something you can do in the backyard or down the street to get a bunch of rods ready for a trip quickly.

[@larrystolzman9337]

Great information! Thanks.

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the feedback

[@gambollo]

Great and informative video.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@fishntools]

I would add...after stretching the line remove it from the anchor point and reel in to remove any twist which may have accumulated from prior use.

[@FishingwithNat]

That can be a good idea too. Make sure to hold the line a foot or so above the reel to keep tension on the line as it goes back onto the reel. When a lure bounces back along the ground, it can cause the line to wrap loosely around the reel.

[@bobbypaige2853]

I use a swivel for no line twist as I walk it back.

[@jmurphy6767]

I don't understand why the spool position would matter. The line turns 90 degrees from the rod to the reel. Whatever position the spool is in, the line can only come off the way it's wound. One suggestion that might help prevent twist is to put a swivel on the secured end of the line then wind your reel slowly so that the line has time to remove any twists.

[@FishingwithNat]

This trick is for removing memory coils, not line twists. These coils are formed when the line sits wrapped around the spool for a long time and doesn't want to straighten out anymore. It can happen whether there are twists in the line or not.

[@jmurphy6767]

@@FishingwithNat thanks.

[@GARDNERstyl]

My reel is locked and loaded now thank you so much

[@FishingwithNat]

Excellent. Good luck!

[@spencermarr1979]

Omg thank you so much this really helped

[@FishingwithNat]

Wonderful - thanks for the comment and I'm glad it helped you out!

[@Nothing2Interesting]

This just happened to a buddy and I on our first fishing trip of the season after getting into fishing last year and it ruined the trip. Any tips on baitcasters at all?

[@FishingwithNat]

Sorry to hear that. You can stretch the line in the same way with baitcasters.

[@lantose]

You should also use backing on all your reels and only replace the casting line (the maximum distance you can cast and add 10 or so yards. That way you are not throwing perfectly good mono or expensive fluorocarbon away that is typically never used, unless your dealing with very large fish that take out lots of drag. I change out roughly 60-70 yards every year or after breakage for my bass rigs.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the extra discussion. That can help save some money and wasted line.

[@stevenbosley5803]

Should also use swivel, might as well get twists out too.

[@FishingwithNat]

Swivels are good for reducing line twist. Definitely something to use when you use lures that spin a lot.

[@jonbullard7074]

Nice tip

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks. It's so easy yet so important to increasing your catch.

[@edwarddemedeiros3607]

Way cool!

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes - it's nice to get rid of those pesky coils!

[@95aubie]

The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I wouldn't say it was uncomfortable but it was a little heavier than other similarly sized reels. However, that didn't deter my enjoyment of how smooth this reel is. I spooled it with 20lb. Tuf-Line XP and it's perfect for what I use it for. I have it paired with an 8'6" Medium/Fast Okuma SST Salmon/Steelhead rod. The combination is perfect for casting and even drifting. I used the reel all day and didn't experience any arm or hand fatigue except when fighting a few fish! The bail is solid and feels strong when engaging by reeling and manually closing the bail by hand. The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands. I recommend it!

[@FishingwithNat]

What are we buying?

[@jegga]

This is great! thank you so much!

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Loud_Thinker]

I did that with 17 lb mono and I left it stretched outside all night long it was fine for a while but then started coiling again

[@FishingwithNat]

17lb mono is thick and has a LOT of memory. Like you said, it will quickly start to form coils again. With the many advantages of braided lines these days, I'd recommend using braid for any line over 10lbs.

[@johnkommer2842]

I do exactly that,bun I take reel magic and spray on line when I have half of the line out,then I reel about half the line in and spray it again,then when I get all the way up spray it again,so now u have the line sprayed down into the spool.go sling a bait into the water,couple cast put it on the deck of boat and ure ready tago.

[@FishingwithNat]

Cool, thanks for sharing

[@yrfknnightmareyfn3567]

I like to put on a 4oz sinker and cast it a few times.

[@FishingwithNat]

That might do it too!

[@dink12337]

heavy sinkers worked for me in the past but one time I accidently casted all my line off the spool 😬

[@FishingwithNat]

@@dink12337 😆

[@BAWhite-rf2bs]

Nat, if your not changing the line about every 4 to 5 trips your fishing with degraded line and will lose more fish. Mono is a UV suck and is not stable after about 10 to 12 days in the sun.....

[@FishingwithNat]

I typically respool mono every 1-2 years depending on how much time it's gotten used. In that amount of time, I haven't noticed any big issue with weakening unless the line has been used around a lot of rocks and wood.

[@JScubes]

The only reason I’m watching this is cuz I’m tryna build a Spider-Man web shooter

[@FishingwithNat]

Good luck

[@raymaylone8563]

Another way is to cut the lure off and walk the line off the spool. Then using a wet wash cloth pinch the line in the wet cloth and reel it in. Doesn’t matter warm or cold water 👍👍

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for sharing

[@robsimpson6537]

Wow. Does this really work?

[@FishingwithNat]

Sure does.

[@jorgos_petteri4009]

Does this actually? Im gonna try and if it does its gonna save my life bc its a pain to try to do a knot with coil line

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes it does.

[@ncoddavis6679]

Does this work with omniflex line?

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes. Omniflex is a monofilament line.

[@bankfishingislife5484]

i fish so much my line never gets this problem. ill lose some here and there and after it gets like 1/3 empty i replace it all anyways.

[@FishingwithNat]

The biggest problem is when the spool of line sits during the off-season. I tend to stretch all of my monofilament spools in the spring just before I start fishing open water, and I'll stretch my ice fishing reels in the fall.

[@stephenmandelbaum2027]

I knew it was the coils and not my lack of experience.😂

[@FishingwithNat]

Experience certainly helps. But coils will detract from your ability to detect bites or set the hook.

[@frankdumlao32]

Will this also work on a bait cast fishing reel?

[@FishingwithNat]

Yes

[@elkbow]

How about also using a swivel at the end?

[@FishingwithNat]

A swivel will reduce line twist but won't prevent line coils from forming out of the spool. Swivels are definitely important when using baits like inline spinners and spoons that tend to spin around a lot.

[@elkbow]

@@FishingwithNat I was meaning when you're untwisting the line, would that counteract you trying to untwist the line or do you think it would help

[@FishingwithNat]

@@elkbow If the line has twist in it too, a swivel should help. Sometimes the line is not twisted but just coiled from being on the spool too long, and in that case a swivel wouldn't have much effect, positive or negative.

[@davidklinkhammer4757]

My buddies and I, when we wanted to get the coil out of our lines, we would tie a swivel on the end, then a leader, then a kite. Send the kite flying, and let ALL the line out, and all the twist would come out.

[@FishingwithNat]

That's an interesting technique. It requires a suitable location and wind speed though.

[@evaone4286]

Went for the first time yesterday and 90% of what i ended up doing was fixing my bird nest of a line. I was shocked cause it was prespooled new rod and didnt think it would bird nest that quick. But i dont know much bout fishing.

[@FishingwithNat]

The line may have been tight on that reel for months or years before you bought it, causing lots of tight memory coils. It also may have been twisted from the beginning which made it even worse.

[@evaone4286]

@@FishingwithNat I think I just may respool it properly with new line then put the spooled reel in some warm water to form up. Seen people on KZbin do the same

[@FishingwithNat]

@@evaone4286 Yep I agree with that idea. The line on the pre-spooled reels is usually cheap and you never know how long it's been on there before you buy it. I made a video on spooling a spinning reel in case it's helpful to you kzbin.info/aero/PLcXAWxBLRzoLwZtDQEhuaHby0yQM_wHhU

[@McFly2015AD]

I didn’t get a snag guys, I am just removing the memory coils

[@FishingwithNat]

😅

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[@FishingwithNat]

Thank you

[@judd0112]

You wanna know how I get rid of line memory? I catch a fish and stretch the line. Thats how I been doing it since I was a kid.

[@FishingwithNat]

I like that technique.

[@Hahaha.654]

Damn I thought my shit was fucked good video

[@FishingwithNat]

Nope, you're all good

[@AAE-cg1il]

Braid……..works for every opportunity. Use a mono or fluoro leader if you must……but braid. I will say it again……Braid.

[@FishingwithNat]

I'm a fan of braid too

[@yakfishin4912]

Or you can run your line through a lil bit of leather folded over. Works quickly.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the tip.

[@robertminor3460]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@FC-qe1wl]

Go to braid line....problem solved

[@FishingwithNat]

True. But a lot of people still like using mono or fluoro and will continue to have this coiling issue.

[@ivanPipiskin]

thanks. does not work on all lines...

[@FishingwithNat]

It works well on all monofilament, fluorocarbon, and copolymer lines. Which lines are you referring to?

[@ivanPipiskin]

@@FishingwithNat don't remember right now. but it's from my experience. BTW : lines from former Soviet Union newer have this problem. and worked for years

[@FishingwithNat]

@@ivanPipiskin Interesting. Thanks for the discussion.

[@BAWhite-rf2bs]

It's a ROD, not a POLE.......

[@FishingwithNat]

I say both but usually refer to the rod by itself as a rod, and sometimes say "pole" to refer to the combination of a rod + reel.

[@user-ok4ks6ti3f]

Don't be a cheap skate and replace the line. I't called maintenance.

[@FishingwithNat]

Some people only go fishing a few times per year and the line is like new but it has coils from sitting for so long on the spool. There's no need to replace it. Simply removing these coils will make it perform like new again.

[@markrigg6623]

Fluorocarbon IS monofilament. You Americans.😂

[@FishingwithNat]

Fluorocarbon is a single strand and in that sense it is a mono (single) filament, but they are not identical. That said, I'm not convinced that an angler needs both.

[@bobhunt3197]

I use braided line, no issues.

[@FishingwithNat]

That's another option. I use braid on a lot of my reels too.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

you should be replacing the line at the beginning of each season, why would you take a chance of losing that once in a life time fish over a few bucks

[@FishingwithNat]

It really depends how much you're out fishing. If the rod only gets used a few times during the year, I don't think the line needs to be replaced every year. My braid setups get used more often than my straight mono setups, and I'll typically use that mono for 2-3 years before replacing it.

[@sdollas69]

I did this and got insane disgusting line twist

[@FishingwithNat]

Was your drag going out as you were reeling? That's the only reason I can think of that this would have actually caused line twist.

[@jake9705]

Great tip!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback