STOP Making These SPINNING REEL Mistakes

Spinning reels are used every single day for bass fishing. Whether you are a seasoned vet or a beginner, you could be making these spinning reel mistakes!
SUPPORT MY FISHING APPAREL COMPANY:
Sun Shirts - finnfishing.com/collections/p...
Bass Hats - finnfishing.com/products/bass...
Fishing Gloves - finnfishing.com/products/fish...
T-Shirts - finnfishing.com/products/finn...
SUPPORT MY PARTNERS:
OMNIA TACKLE - rebrand.ly/OmniaTackle
CLEMONS BOATS - [phone] (Tell Them BassFishingHQ Sent You!)
BOAT THINGS - [phone] (Tell Them BassFishingHQ Sent You!)
MILLERTECH LITHIUM BATTERIES
Trolling Motor Battery - rebrand.ly/Trolling-Motor-Bat...
Cranking/Electronics Battery - rebrand.ly/Cranking-Electroni...
HUMMINBIRD - rebrand.ly/HumminBirdElectronics
MINN KOTA- rebrand.ly/MinnKotaMotors
PREMIUM PRO APP - rebrand.ly/Omnia-Premium-PRO
ARK RODS - rebrand.ly/6745e8y
WATERLANDCO - rebrand.ly/Polarized-Sunglasses
INSTAGRAM - Ty_Berger
When I first started using a spinning reel, there were a lot of mistakes that I made. But even to this day, there are a few mistakes that I see a lot of anglers make with a spinning reel which can cause them issues.
One of the biggest mistakes that a lot of guys make is assuming that there is a perfect line for a spinning reel. The truth is, you don't HAVE to use braid or you do HAVE to use Fluoro. Everyone is a little different.
Another thing that I see guys make with spinning reels can cause them to get a lot of knots in their lines which can be super frustrating, especially if you just spooled your reel with new line.
Spinning reels will forever be in most of our tackle arsenals so cleaning up these mistakes will help you when it comes to fishing with one.
BassFishingHQ is dedicated to teaching people how to catch more and bigger bass. I will go over different bass fishing tips & techniques that will put more fish in the boat or on the shore. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned tournament angler, my goal is to help you catch more bass.
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

[@gewglesux]

"Do what is good for you." Every time i do that there's a video that tells me NOT to do that!

[@johnmaynes7142]

That’s friggin hilarious. It’s funny because it’s true.

[@gewglesux]

@@johnmaynes7142 Brother it's the damn truth. but i still loves to fish!!!

[@johnmaynes7142]

Hell yeah! Apparently, most of my technique and applications are wrong and yet I always have complete control and balance the entire time, from casting to landing. Like they say, what works for some may not work for others.

[@gewglesux]

@@johnmaynes7142Sounds kind of like me.... i do try to make everything work.

[@johnmaynes7142]

@@gewglesux If it works, it can’t be wrong or stupid.

[@87Rado]

Wow, I grew up fishing (with spin casters), love it to this day. We always just grabbed the poles and went fishing, and when we needed more line, we bought what was on sale, and went fishing. The fish didn't seem to care what line we had. Fishing line has come a long way.

[@FrankLadd]

I've still caught the most fish on a Zebco spincaster because I only used the Zebco as a child and now use it about 1/3 of the time. The spiining reels are taking a long time to catch because I fished all the time as a kid and I don't get to do that today.

[@eagler8196]

@@FrankLadd A A

[@oveson88]

Fish still dont care about the line lol ive use so many kinds of line in 25 years of fishing and ive always caught fish.

[@AlphaQHard]

@@oveson88 Try fishing for trout with 10+lb fluoro, they’ll care. I have the most success with 4lb mono

[@bengarrido638]

AMEN BROTHER!!! I thought the same thing when I watched this video

[@iGoldenWax]

I’ve personally done my own testing and this is how it went *10 pound line was used for all testing on the same spinning combo* Casting distance Power pro braid Spider wire braid was second Seguar fluoro third Walmart brand mono was last Tensile strength Spider wire braid Power pro braid Walmart brand mono Seaguar fluoro Abrasion resistance Walmart brand mono Seaguar fluoro Spider wire braid Power pro braid Conclusion: they’re all usable for certain situations, but since I’m a flats fisherman I roll with power pro since it casts nearly 20 feet further than the next closest, and I can let the fish run so that line ain’t breaking

[@oveson88]

I love power pro I use 5lb and 10lb on everything i fish with.

[@donnastormer9652]

I agree with you I have been fishing for over 60 years and now that I’m retired I fish 5 to 6 days a week several hours a day I have tested every line possible and I am all about 10 lb. power pro moss .green with a Seagar Blue 36 inch 15 lb fluorocarbon leader line for all inshore fishing here in Fl as well as Silver Salmon fishing in Nome Alaska. Because I fish so often I re-spool my line at least once a year.

[@oakd1975]

​@@donnastormer9652which knots do you use?

[@donnastormer9652]

@@oakd1975 a simple surgeons knot twisted four times and then I use a lighter to burn off the tag end of the floracarbon and I leave about a quarter inch tag on the braid. I recently switched to 8 pound braid.

[@davidharris4030]

@@donnastormer9652 What

[@invisiblebridge]

This is THE MOST USEFUL FISHING VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN. Those of us whose daddy didn't teach us, this is the kind of stuff we need to know. With that bird's nest tip, you've saved me hours of frustration for my third summer on the lake. Thanks!

[@l.h.1238]

I would recommend Richard Gene the Fishing Machine channel to you if you don't already watch it. A wealth of knowledge and down to earth genuine person.

[@imthebestthingsinceslicedr5400]

Well put video! When I was watching this even tho Ive become a seasoned angler. It was still good to compare the knowledge I pick up from other seasoned anglers. Whats best is that you dont force other anglers to do the samething you do. You let them do what works for them since by the end of the day, the goal is to catch fish

[@ro-cl2do]

Excellent video. I use both spinning and bait casters, but I like spinning better for my smallies. A couple of your tips I wasn't aware of even after 20 years of fishing, so Thanks!!

[@jaredfisher1618]

I'm 36 and have been fishing since I was 6 and heavily, along with my older brother, Mike, since my summer following the 2nd grade, around 8 or 9 years old. Growing up, one of my best friends would tell people,"... even when no one is catching fish, he is." I am experienced, but still learning. The simple trick you give for the dreaded open-face bird's nest is fantastic! How my life would be different if I understood this sooner. I love fluorocarbon and avoid it at the same time using it really for anything but leaders. It is because of how it behaves when it's brand-new and freshly spooled to a spinning real. Breaking in new fluorocarbon is no longer such a nuisance for me. Thanks, guy.

[@Anthony_RIZZelneck]

Tell us your ss# while you're at it..😬

[@arthurlow6553]

I’ve been fishing for 65 years, using spinning reels and mono line but switched to 15 lb Spiderwire braid a few years ago. It has eliminated the line twist, which was a pain in the butt. Thanks for the tip about hand closing the bail and closing the bail and loosening the drag for birds nest.

[@marc-andrepion6348]

Thank you so much for the information! I've started fishing a couple of years ago and found the tips and explanations quite useful. You've just gained a new subscriber + NOTIFICATIONS ON! I'll be looking at the rest of your videos. Thanks again.

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Great tips on line tension and line diameter! Thank you from someone that has been fishing for 35 yrs!

[@davidharris4030]

I know what a big majority of these comments are about. There are people who don’t want to pay for braid and flouro lines. No one is making you do anything. I am 60 years old and I have fished for about everything in fresh water. I used mono line for many years and as soon as braid and flouro came out I started experimenting with. When those lines first hit the market they gave a lot of problems initially. Over time the companies have gotten better at making these lines and they are much better. I was skeptical about using them but over time I love braid to flouro leader and straight flouro. The braid to flouro is without a doubt my favorite plus in the long run is cheaper than mono. This video is spot on 100% correct!!!!

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

I agree with everything you have said. I always keep some tension on my line when reeling. I have used not braided and fluorocarbon lines and still do. It depends on what I am fishing with.

[@JohnJames.]

That's why I like spinning reels more, I feel it keeps tension better, less slack line

[@vernonsimmons4578]

One of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on using a spinning reel! Many thanks.

[@DavidS19551]

Tyler, great video, you just saved my day. I have had this happen a few times especially right when I start fishing and end up missing a good time to catch a nice size fish. I end up missing, because of this miserable situation..thanks for the video, I think you should have over 150k subscribers, folks need to be watching you. David

[@sullysullster8217]

Thanks for the tips. I wish I knew this when I switched over to braid a year ago. Really good advice.

[@robertjanko6709]

Another factor when it comes to braided or mono line is the rod. I am mostly spinfishing for pike, so my rod is very stiff. I always fished these rods with mono line, but I also gave braided line a test. This test was a horrorshow to me. On those 3 days of testing, I lost about 80% of my fishes and what I found out was, that the stiff rod and the braid together widened the hole of the hook and so the fishes got unhooked. It seems as if you have to compensate the kinetic energy of the fish, so you its better to take a less stiff rod (maybe with glastipp) togther with the braided line and for stiff rods you better take a mono line. Greetings from germany

[@Joe-bh4vz]

Use a monofilament leader. It will absorb the shock.

[@nitroxdiver461]

what Joe said, mono leader fixes that issue, I've had the same thing happen and use a 5-10ft mono leader ocean fishing off a boat using braid

[@imthebestthingsinceslicedr5400]

In my experience I also losen drag a little bit and find that sweet spot so the shock gets absorbed but in the same time keep enough tension.

[@kos7941]

@@Joe-bh4vz a mono leader for pike?? Thats clever way to get bit off. Either wire or 150lb fluoro fishing for pike

[@kos7941]

If ur lure fishing for pike and going heavy, or even just fishing for them use braid mate. Your stiff rod isnt the problem in the uk we fishing 100+ gram lures on braid and wire leaders zero stretch in the whole rig. Your problem is drag, ur drag isnt set correctly, or ur striking way to hard, also ur hooks shouldnt bend out like that so you need stronger hooks. Only time ur hooks should bend is when ur pulling with a lot of force on a snag to bend the hooks n get ur lure back. If you find that really doesent work for u stick to braid mainline and a long fluroo leader of 150lbs (1mm-1.2mm diameter) that will asborb a little of the shock. Pike are hugely different to bass mate

[@bdobassdadoutdoors]

Great info! Thx for the work put in!

[@chefjoelmann7]

great video. really precise and solid to the point tips and advice. Thanks

[@renevillalva6150]

This Video answerd soooo many questions I had on spinning combos, thank you soooo much

[@Always_sojourning]

Great video bro. I sent it to a friend's brother who just started fishing. Your explanation of the bird's nest and how it accurs and how to prevent it was spot on.

[@Troutfisch]

Great video, I almost exclusively use Suffix 832 braid in dark green on my spinning reels and have really good success in both fresh and saltwater.

[@mannyg9059]

Even though I have been shore fishing for over forty years and all of my experience has been gained from listening to the "regulars" fishermen at the lakes. Your video as well as other tutorials of this push button digital age have been game changers for me. Fishing has kept me humble as well though. You may one day catch the biggest fish at your local lake and limit out and at your local spot; the next time you go there again and keep everything the same, you'll get skunked. It keeps me from bragging. "God does not deduct from your life, the time which you spend fishing." Thank you for posting.

[@chadwilson6550]

Thanks so much for the 3 lines coming out. I have wasted so much line cutting that out. No idea know what to do. Thanks again

[@Mon-el.7]

Thank you for this info, I usually don't use braid on my spinning reels but with this info I will be trying it.

[@jimplue3213]

I don’t use anything else ……

[@jones1394]

Great information. I'm always learning something new with you🙂. Thanks a lot.

[@firebrand07]

Started on spinning reels back in the 60’s as a 4th grader. I used a Mitchell that my dad taught me on. I’m now 64 and love braid. First time out with braid I was floored by the cast-ability. Amazing.

[@pauleyplay]

70 same story, Still have my first 308 & 350. Braid is for backing ! You say it works. I am going to give it a try. Well said, Thanks

[@BassFishingHQ]

I appreciate you gentlemen watching the channel. My dad started me out with a Mitchell as well in grade school but that was in the mid 90s lol

[@scottpurcell8833]

great video and info. wife and i use around $30 reels and i upgraded her rod a little for mothersday last year and i still have a basic one from a $10 spinner / rod combo. I put 30 pound test dark braided on both and we shore fish at a power dam and 35 pound cats are easy to land with those. 45 and up wont break the line but are hard on the drag somewhat. I can put full drag on mine and it will actually still pull the line off slowly. We use steel leaders though due to the huge gar that would otherwise just bite the line in two. We havent went for the 60+ pounders yet. We need upgrades before trying that, lol.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

I knew a guy that made his own 8 foot poles out of Calcutta Cane. Big deep sea bait caster reel. His durability test was dragging around a 195/75/14 car tire on the sand. If it didn't break it was ready for the big Cats.

[@intexxi]

Love the tip about the birds nest. I’ve always left the bale open and pulled my line off the barrel to the side, some times it ends up pulling even more loops of line off and just makes it worse. Thanks!

[@andywilliamson7846]

2:40 Sinking braids are available. Some are Lunkerhunt, YGK G-Soul SS112, Spiderwire Ultracast Fluoro-Braid, although it's discontinued. Good video, Tyler.

[@hctibeyb1788]

Came for the casting distance, got a lot of good tips I didn't even think about. Thanks Tyler

[@fort3463]

Grate video thanks for being thorough so I could understand.👍🏼

[@eddoyle7128]

I found this verry helpful I am a very casual fisherman and the loop problem has driven me crazy. Thanks for these tips

[@rhylee223]

this vid and your baitcaster combo mistakes vids are the most useful videos thanks mate

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Great tips as usual Tyler. Thanks dude!!

[@nickg5250]

wow this just solved so many issues I've been having. Great video, and also succinct

[@ryandoll3684]

Man I’m the King of getting out wind knots with 10lb 832 😂 I swear a few of my buddies were about to cut the line until I got them out lol..I’m with you on going as light as possible on the braid.I just started using 8LB 832 and no problems yet and it’s great

[@Old-School-Bassin]

Great Advice “As Always! I’m old school and still learn new information from the channel all the time. That’s why I subscribe to your channel! Thank You!

[@DoubleTFishing]

Thanks for sharing, great information

[@mmacionk2]

I have 2 spools for my fav spinning reel, the original one wich is loaded with braid, and the second one I bought apart is a shallow spool wich is loaded with fluor, I use different lines for different situations and lures and I'm happy with it

[@brian1204]

After 50+ years of fishing, I learned something! When getting the three-line birds nest I always left the bail open, which often results in having to pull out much more line to get to the “clean” line. I’ll try closing the bail and loosening the drag which should give a better result.

[@j2d4oi]

This was my favorite tip too!

[@ilovebutterstuff]

Any bird's nest I just get three, four fingers in the middle of it, wiggle em like crazy with the bail closed, very little tension on the hook. Works every time. Just step back slowly.

[@6Sally5]

Thanks Tyler! I’m always learning something!

[@walldogger1]

I remember decades ago when Hank Parker demonstrated his manual bail drop/ line tug when casting. I started doing it then and never have issues with my spinning line! I don't know about what "impacts" casting distance but line weight certainly AFFECTS it!

[@Joe-bh4vz]

A lot of spinning reels have a removable bail trip. It’s really important to have when casting heavy weight.

[@gunfisher4661]

It`s the size of the eyes that makes the cast. most rods these days have too small of rear eyes and don`t allow for good casting distance.

[@nebraskaman8247]

Love me some high quality braided line with orvis knots. Used to do the special leaders, and now I just have a braided leader. Might switch back, as I have some high quality flouro line just sitting around for leaders.

[@alotl1kevegas860]

I have literally been rocking the same 6' 6" Medium Ugly Stick and Quantum Snap Shot 30 since 2005 lol. That and have always used the cheap 12lb mono from walmart.

[@laurievanbruggen3705]

I love my Ugly Stick and don't use anything else especially the newer versions.

[@lilesmw]

This is what I’ve been looking for!! Brilliant sir, got a new sub

[@daveversion2.2]

Great video! Just what I needed. I switched to spinning for all my fishing and use charcoal braid/10# fluoro leader. I have to see the line on the water surface tension, but it works.

[@retiredboxingref7620]

I miss the old "Silver Thread Line!"

[@Mojo4884]

I cast a mile and a half with 4LB test mono on an Ultralite under 5-foot spinning rod with an 1/8 oz rooster tail and brought 21" catfish in the boat. This a great video all of my birds nest were exactly as described in it. And resolved by those precautions. Thanks

[@johnloxley8705]

Cracking video buddy. Some very useful tips .. all the best 👍🎣😁

[@MrCharleswr]

Another great video, thanks 🙏🏼

[@robertr2952]

Excellent information...thanks !

[@andrewpeterson7633]

Helpful video, especially birds nests (how to avoid them), this would apply on many types of reels (excluding any that are hunting specific things off shore, that's a different ball park).

[@teammosin9999]

Good stuff, man! Great video!

[@Brunnen_Gee]

I got some gnarly wind knots/bird nests on one of my spinning reels yesterday. First time it's ever happened to me. I figured out what was causing it though, I was trying to use a jerk bait on it, and the jerking and me reeling while the line was kind of slack was making it spool weird. Then I'd cast and get a couple really bad knots in the line that I had to pick out. One I had to cut probably 20ft of line off. That's when I learned that jerk baits and spinning reels with braid don't mix well.

[@ramonluvspattigarciaalways]

Great video thx for all the info!!!!

[@tobyward2483]

Thanks for the tips. Catch a big one.

[@billwalker4836]

Been fishing spinning reels since the early 80s with a gifted Mitchell 300, they certainly have come a long way. I probably have at least two dozen + spinning reels. A goodly share of Shimano reels mostly spooled with 4 or 6lb test Berkeley Trilene low-vis green, but that's what I have confidence in as it has served me well over the years, although I have used some fluoro leaders past ten or so years. What did we do without it. I'll give that bird's nest pull a try... I've already eliminated most of the bird's nest' by keeping an eye on that business of closing the spool by hand instead of by crank. Something you really have to pay attention to taking up slack. On occasion that complacent bird's nest just seems to pop up out of nowhere. I'll give your tip a try! Thanks.

[@morjesusgan3]

Very helpful thank you.

[@johnmaynes7142]

A really good option is pink line to have a high visibility above water and low visibility under water. That’s why I use Finns braid, comes in pink and they do t splice their spectra fibers when making their line.

[@VencedorGamer]

I got a used redish-copper rod with a spinning reel (Quantum Hypercast 2), and with a tackle box and bait 4 years ago from a garage sale. It came with some red Fluorocarbon line already on it, I love the pole and reel, but don't like Fluorocarbon so I'm going to change it for braided line.

[@bleewicket]

Very helpful, thanks

[@jq4182]

Thank you brotha, this video answered a lot of questions.

[@johnroskosky7816]

Thanks for the tip on closing the bail by hand instead of closing it with the reel. could you tell me the difference between fluorocarbon and monofilament line? Which is the best to use on my spinning reel? I use braid with a six foot mono leader on my bait casting reels.

[@cadillac1smith485]

Mono will cast further than fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon is a sinking line, and harder for the fish to see. I prefer to use mostly fluorocarbon line for my fishing applications= Trout.

[@savagemadman7047]

Hey Tyler what are your thoughts on the new Inu rig from Japan?

[@lesterreaper9696]

Love this video Tyler

[@skittles7001]

Great tips, I hope everyone paid attention. I don't use braid or fluorocarbon, I have always used mono on my spinning reels. Just my preference. Old school. Did like the wind knot trick, gonna try when it happens again, someday.

[@shadygraves]

Each has it's place/use, but I agree; mono is HIGHLY overlooked and under-utilzed by younger anglers. 6lb Trilene XL is great on a spinning reel!

[@miked8227]

Remember to sing this verse while attempting to remove the wind knot. We call it a “three-liner” snarl and it can virtually put a young man out of action for what seems like a lifetime when fishing. Sing this verse “three- liner babyyyy, three-liner wow” and continue to repeat until you’ve solved the Rubiks cube of spinning reel knots or until you decided to cut your line and take your losses and re-tie, leaving your spool with probably the correct amount of line you should have put on it the first place. Been doing this since I was about 9-10 years old and I can’t prove it actually works or speeds up the process, but can’t prove it doesn’t work either. So……..😂

[@stephcorn5567]

When I fish vertically for walleyes or pikes I like using fireline ( fused line) with fluocarbon leaders especially in river settings where there's a strong current it cut through water more efficiently in my opinion and have 0 stretch even with a medium fast action rod so you feel even the slightest bites. Otherwise I like braided line with fluocarbon leader. Doing a lot of sea surfcasting I always choose the smallest diameter possible in order to make the longest casts.

[@stephcorn5567]

@ZyklonBeezy depending on water clarity you want tho be the more stealthy you can be using mono or fluorocarbon helps being less visible. Using a a braid or fuse line as a main line helps feeling the bite or the bottom

[@gurukantor]

The birds nest is one of the main reasons I prefer spinning reels with a reverse switch. I think this is even more important when working with those new to fishing. Reversing creates little to no line tension and removes line opposite to how it was put down. If the line happens to hang up on the reel due to the nest reversing tends to reduce the chance of making the issue worse. With that said, loosening the drag is a good solution for reels lacking reverse. A word of caution...loosening a front drag reel one turn too far may result in the spool and cap going in the drink. Make sure it's not completely unscrewed. To this day it still amazes a nest will find a way to form... Experience and technique be "blocked by a beaver". Nice video, thanks for sharing.

[@gunfisher4661]

That`s why one should keep maintenance up on the reel like cleaning and lubing the drag properly then you can use the drag like it`s run by a computer. Even on my trusty old Zebco 33 the drag works like a charm.

[@davidharris4030]

lol

[@peatmossoutdoors8950]

Braid to fluro all day

[@jasondadudetoo4176]

What knot do you use to secure them together?

[@paladindanse8479]

@@jasondadudetoo4176 uni to uni works good

[@FishingFloridaWater]

Have fun throwing your money away on meme fluorocarbon leader. Monofilament works just as good and costs half the price. I'm not gonna spend $15+ on leader just so a big saltwater game fish and fray my leader not only that but we use 3-4 feet of leader typically.

[@jonathanmorgan1331]

@@FishingFloridaWater i get mine for free

[@FishingFloridaWater]

@@jonathanmorgan1331 👍

[@Mark-dj5qf]

Great tips. The reason I us braid to floro is because when I use straight floro I sometimes get line twist and that ruins your day. Thanks for the tips!

[@Pressingontoperfection]

What's Line twist 🤔

[@Mark-dj5qf]

When you spool new fluorocarbon or monofilament line on your reel and it looks real good, then you make a few casts and your lines all twisted. Even when you spool it correctly.

[@nodayatthebeach]

Plus braid has less spool memory. I like the green/dark green braid but will use blue in clear water. Blue almost disappears in clear water. I'd never use a hi vis line. I honestly don't even know why its made. I've had one wind knot in my years of braid and it was because I rushed a cast in a blues/striper blitz. My fault.

[@joedennehy386]

Just a tip, i use braid but line twist in mono is caused by 2 things, one is no swivel. And by far the most common is too light of drag. So if you are winding, but if line is coming off your reel every turn of the handle is putting 6 twists in your line. So either don't wind when the fish is taking line, and or increase the drag

[@joedennehy386]

@@nodayatthebeach lol I always use high vis, so I can see where it's cast to. The fish never sees it because I use 6 or 7 feet of fluorocarbon leader. Different strokes I suppose

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

In South Africa we mostly use grinder - spinning reels for saltwater use and 8x braid is a must with a fluorocarbon leader or shock leader ...

[@rickconner4895]

Another rewatch. Worth the time!

[@joseywales7930]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thexdmattx]

Great tips man. Thanks

[@peterheinrichs7634]

Hi, I'm a german, 45. I grew up with spinning reels only. BC is a rather new thing for me. That said: I'm coming from the other side of experience. 🙂 First: Spinning rods are made for smaller fish in general. BCs are much sturdier. If you're going for baits or fish with a lot of resistance - go for the BC! But, BCs tend to birdnests as you go to light lures. A spinning reel just doesn't mind at all. So: much of the tipps for spinning reals are the same for light BCs as well. Braid vs mono: Braid is awesome for sensitivity. You will feel every stone, every little shell, every bite there might gonna happen. It's also much smaller in diameter when comparing lines of the same strength - casting longer distances, having more line at the reel, less water resistance... Braid doesn't memorize any shapes. Especially at a spinning reel it's a big benefit. Mono tends to jump out of the reel. Especially new mono or if filled to the max. Braid has no stretch. That's great for setting a hook! In Europe many anglers go for pike and zander. Both of them have a very hard mouth. You really have to hook 'em hard. A minus of no stretch: the line takes no stress out of the system. It might snap, if you don't set your breaks properly and the whole power of lures and fishes goes straigt into the material of your reel. As said above - spinning reels are rather fragile compared to BCs. Use a mono/fluoro leader of at least 1 to 1.5m! The rod has to do a lot of the lines job. Go for a softer tip than usual! It helps for longer casting distances too. ;-) Bird nests: it's the same as BCs: reel in with some tension, pay attention to the little loops that might show up, pull 'em out with a closed reel and open brags. Much easier than BCs! That's for sure! Being used to spinning reels and learning the baitcasters, the worst thing is to avoid bird nests at all costs. Spinning reels are so easy compared to BCs!!!

[@sallyk9298]

for the first tip, i love my braid to 1.5m fluro leader. i throw 5gram plastics for trout and they love it too. distance and accuracy is so much better (for me) with braid.

[@rwp2418]

I’ve been fission spinning reels for 45 years and I’ve never seen the how to get the Birdsnest out great tip great video

[@rontruocchio5744]

informative video.i fish mostly salt water and i like braided line for it's strength . 15 lb braid will have the same diameter as six lb florocarbon. it affords me more line on the spool and more strength just in case the big one comes along. that may wind up being a ray or bluefish.i like the bright colors like red or blue because the surf or boat might have a lot of other fisherman close to me and the colors help me distinquish my line from the other fisherman .i do use a leader of florocarbon because its invisible and you do need a little stretch.

[@harveyjoneswoodsman5956]

Spinning has been my go to for most of my fishing life as well with braided line I don't see myself changing that any time soon

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Tyler, good tips as always. I run one spinning rig straight floro and one hi-viz to about 7ft floro leader and have been really happy.

[@Prentis1]

At the end of 2022 I stepped down to 10 pound braid for spinning gear for first time. I did it more for crappie fishing. But now I'm using it for bass also. Love the distance I'm getting. Light gear for bass is where you can truly test your skills. As long as you're not fishing heavy cover, lots of fun!

[@madtownangler]

Try using six pound line with a light drag if you have a boat or can afford to lose a few lures shore fishing. That is mostly what I use and the lure has more movement and I can cast it farther

[@michiganb.a.s.s.8356]

I used 6 lb fireline all this year and i loved the casting distance i throw a 1/4 oz tube a mile

[@zierxesdesalan5814]

Thank you sir, I learned a lot.

[@danielyourko1714]

Very good tips. Thank you

[@miguelv2985]

Thanks for this tips. This is exactly what I'm doing wrong. I have loops in the spinning reel. I was unaware that my line has a slack until I noticed that it wont reel in anymore.

[@adubclub]

Insert edit: “…and it could scare them or make them less likely to bite your lure.” I’m gonna use that technique. Love it and love this video.

[@jeffburnham6611]

Never had a birds nest when using braided line, but it happened all the time when using mono or fluorocarbon. But the choice to switch to braid was more about knot strength. Braid has no equal when it comes to knots not breaking when using line of the same test strength in mono or fluorocarbon. i also typically will pull out about 18" of line after a cast before reeling in to put some tension on the line, and this cuts down the chance of getting birds nests as well.

[@turboboy0]

i pretty much only target catfish nowadays. im disabled. i have nerve damage and limited range of motion in my left hand/wrist which i use to retrieve ven though i am right handed. for that reason i put waaaay too big a reel on most of my rods and until this year i never ran braid. now i am switching most of my 12 rods over to braid and every one i use circle hooks of varying sizes. one of my favorite "combos" is a zebco dock demon 2.5' rod with a penn pursuit4 4000 with 30lb braid and a 6/0 circle hook. i love the reactions i get from people when they see me land cats over 10lbs with it. for giggles i have another dock demon with a penn pursuit4 6000 with 80lb braid and a 8/0 circle hook.

[@RedProg]

Great tips...getting back into it after 11 years

[@travisledford4632]

I thing retrieving with the rod, instead of the reel is a huge pointer for beginners, really improved my fishing

[@BenEehayeh]

How far can you cast braided line with a 'Slow Oscilation' spinning reel vs 'Fast Oscilation' spinning reel? These different designations refer to how the line gets wrapped on the spool. It is said, for far casts using braid, a different wrap pattern is needed in comparison to mono and fluro. Do these different spool wrap patterns affect casting distance for braid, mono, and fluro?

[@williamtomlin192]

Awesome info thanks

[@vernonsimmons4578]

All good stuff, thanks!

[@jayteefishing1543]

Great video Tyler

[@garyrice3338]

Be sure to put backing on the braid or you may get slippage. Great video!

[@pashonblack8853]

I find all of your videos most informative.

[@umami0247]

Switched to braided line years ago I only have one spinning reel and I don't use it for bass it is strictly a walleye rod. And if casting with it I will hand close the bail then I pull out line against the drag to prevent those loops. Loading the spool will also cause those bird best if you allow the line to twist when loading not as bad with the braid lines but still watch and make sure the line isn't twisting as it goes on the reel.

[@charliebowers7131]

10 lb maxima line for bass Also the best stuff I found for new line or even old line is Kevin vandams line conditioner Apply this 24 hours to your line before you go fishing and your line will be so smoother, also your casts will be further and your line won't loop and tangle as easy Try it this stuff is good Also people always talk about the "correct" way to spool new line on a spincast. Well there is no good way or bad way. A spincast will always twist your line no matter what, but this line conditioner I mentioned will dramatically help it from flying off your spool Also I'm not a representative of this company, I just really like it Try it

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

Re: reeling with abit of tension to avoid wind knots - an easy way to do this is simply extend your index finger on the hand that is holding the rod so that as the reel bail turns, the line will contact your finger each time. This little bit of contact on each turn of the reel will put just a slight amount of tension on your line as it is retrieved back onto the spool. Do this & it will become automatic, just like manually closing your bail is/should be. I don't even think about doing it, I just DO, and I NEVER get wind knots on my spinning reels like I did many years ago before learning & implementating this technique. Hope this helps!

[@izzataziz4142]

tq sir..i always had hard time when bird nest happened..i always end up cutting my line..your video really help me a lot 👍🏻

[@gregcarbone1105]

Props for the spinning vid. The basics are what everyone forgets when an issues arises.