Want to avoid bird's nests when fishing? Start slow and wet the spool. When you first arrive at your chosen fishing spot your first inclination is to put out a monster cast as quick as possible, but maybe you should start slow and wet the spool a bit.

In the enthusiasm of the moment you might end up with a snap off of your leader or worse a nasty bird's nest. When dealing with saltwater line, if you forget to rinse the spool with freshwater after the last usage, and even if you did, the spool might be sticky and that can lead to trouble.

I always try to remember to take a few short easier casts at first-- This allows:

• The line to loosen up off the spool
• Me to avoid disasters
• The "memory" in the line to ease
• Me to see and feel that the reel is alright
• A wetting of the line and spool

Sometimes, I stick my cupped hand in the water and "prime" the spool. Also, don't forget to watch out for loops or knots-- get them out before ripping a big cast.

What's the rush? Slow down and you avoid spending the first 20 minutes of fishing time untangling . . .

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch  and fishing.