do i strip the line from the reel to get distance

[zork]

new to the forum.

I usually strip the line from the reel and let it rest on ground so that the line can shoot out during the casting process, the problem is it gets entangled when I go for longer distance. Sometime I may even step on the line.

Am I doing it incorrectly? Appreciate your advice.

[sage]

Hi.

Why not get a line tray, the ones with the spikes work well.

[badboy]

or strip it in to your landing net works for me

[Countryboy]

Hi Zork.

Have a look at one of these.

Thet work really well

www.flexi-stripper.com/

C.B

[ffc]

zork said:

new to the forum.

I usually strip the line from the reel and let it rest on ground so that the line can shoot out during the casting process, the problem is it gets entangled when I go for longer distance. Sometime I may even step on the line.

Am I doing it incorrectly? Appreciate your advice.

You're doing what most people do in my experience. I too get tangles, caught in vegetation, caught in notches on casting platforms etc. You'll also get a twisted line when you reel it all in from the ground and thus it's best to cast it out straight and reel back in to avoid this.

As others have said a line tray could be the answer but you won't find out unless you try one and see if it suits you. Even with trays tangles will still occur, they are suppose to be reduced with models that have spires or spikes on them. Examples are here:

www.orvis.com/store/product_choice.asp?pf_id=1433&feature_id=&dir_id=758&group_id=792&cat_id=7894&subcat_id=6021&shop_id=

and

www.flexi-stripper.com/

[Clydebuilt]

These are also great.
Good price too $19.00 but form the US

LL Bean:

www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&categoryId=36030&sc1=Search&feat=sr

[guideline]

Hi Zork
I think Badboy had a little point but expanding on that you can kill 2 birds with one stone. I bought a stripping net at the British Fly fair which i think may solve your problem. I have put it through its paces and would say its probabrbly just what you are looking for, no tangles, no risk of standing on your line and not getting caucht in brush. Basically it doubles up as a landing net and stripping basket. I have tried stipping baskets before and they dont compare in my mind and it weighs nothing too.
SShoot have a a detailed pic on its use and how to use it.

go to www.sshoot.com

[zork]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Yes, I think a stripping basket definitely helps. I experimented with a makeshift striping basket and I have less problem with the line now. ffc is also spot on about the twisted line, the line forms multiple coils and engtangles itself on the ground or in the basket. Previously, I thought it is due to the line memory, thanks for pointing out that the twisted line is caused by me reeling the back from the ground.

[Tytelynes]

Having someone strip line from the reel with each false cast has close to the same effect on me that scratching a chalk board does!
I just envision the line being twisted and torqued in all sorts of unnatural ways. It can't be healthy for the line or even the reel for that matter.
I carry a piece of carpet with me to lay the line on and, being right-handed, make sure it is layed out on the right side of me.

[MADCASTER]

i use a line tray only with DI's when wading and a wet towel when on a boat and strip it into that , i find it helps when stripping back to drop it straight away and don't let it bunch in your hand!!

MADCASTER