Line twist running harnesses?

[antsp1]

How do I stop this?

My lines are really twisted up.

Also how to I get rid of the twist?

Thanks

Ant

[28hotshot]

very simple answer to this.... get better swivels preferrably the ball bearing ones

[Priority1]

I tie my harnesses with a swivel on them, instead of a loop.

[whitetailmonster]

Don't cheap out on swivels!

[antsp1]

Well I had cheaper swivels on before, and I replaced them all with ball bearing ones. It did not seem to work out as well as I planned, because my line is still twisting up, and it seems to be getting worse.

Thanks

Ant

[NIGHT SHIFT]

Good ball bearing swivels cost almost a buck each. Once your line gets twisted that bad replace and start over. You may want to use heavier line if your making your own harnesses.
I use 12lb vanish and quality ball bearing swivels, line twist is never an issue. 12lb XT on the reels.
Good luck
Joe

[fishinmachine2]

Well I had cheaper swivels on before, and I replaced them all with ball bearing ones. It did not seem to work out as well as I planned, because my line is still twisting up, and it seems to be getting worse.

Thanks

Ant


How fast are you trolling?? A good ball bearing swivel should take care of the problem!! One thing also make sure your crawler is straight when you hook it on!!

Scott

[chaser]

how are you hooking your crawlers? if you dont thread the first hook real close to center of the nose it will really make your harness spin.

[antsp1]

I was hooking the crawlers wrong it looks like.

Thanks

Ant

[KI Jim]

4 tips

1) Use a stiff flourocarbon line to tie your harnesses-I use 15-20 lb.
2) Hook your worm as was said above
3) Use excellent ball bearing swivels
4) Large, deep cup blades (like a #5 Colorado) will tend to twist more if run fast-use a willow leaf.

[mrbreeze]

Yup, use bearing swivels and hook the crawler right through the nose....problem solved.

[salmonslammer]

U can still salvage ur line.....just cut everything off and troll about 90% of it behind the boat for about 20 minutes.... That will take the twist out.

[adam bomb]

4 tips

1) use a stiff flourocarbon line to tie your harnesses-i use 15-20 lb.
2) hook your worm as was said above
3) use excellent ball bearing swivels
4) large, deep cup blades (like a #5 colorado) will tend to twist more if run fast-use a willow leaf.

um...yup...spot on

[Magnet]

Run bottom bouncers and your mainline won't twist.:)