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Bumper Spiral and Birdsnests
Posted by:
Jeffrey Wolfanger
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Date: February 27, 2006 10:15PM
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I have built and fished with several bumper spiral rods. I have noted that I am birdsnesting far less frequently than before. Has anyone else had this experience? It could be the new reel oil I am using. Either way I am a happier fisherman!!! Re: Bumper Spiral and Birdsnests
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: February 27, 2006 11:08PM
I would hesitate to say that the Simple Spiral is the cause of you having fewer backlashes, But either way, it's something to be thankful for.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 28, 2006 08:09AM
Using a brad line instead of mono will also help. Try taking more time to set your reel to the weight of your bait or lure. Re: Bumper Spiral and Birdsnests
Posted by:
Andrew White
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Date: February 28, 2006 08:01PM
I had the same experience, but I think it has more to do with all the time I spent test casting (with the exact reel that would be on the rod). I can't think of anything inherent in the bumper spiral that would cause it to deter backlashes. The only possibility that I can think of is that casting reels might backlash less when the line is headed at a slightly steeper angler down....? I'm just guessing here.
It would be a nice selling point to potential customers, wouldn't it? (But, I'll not say anything of the sort until someone actually comes up with some hard data to prove it.) Re: Bumper Spiral and Birdsnests
Posted by:
Jeffrey Wolfanger
(---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: February 28, 2006 08:38PM
Andrew White Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I had the same experience, but I think it has more > to do with all the time I spent test casting (with > the exact reel that would be on the rod). I can't > think of anything inherent in the bumper spiral > that would cause it to deter backlashes. The only > possibility that I can think of is that casting > reels might backlash less when the line is headed > at a slightly steeper angler down....? I'm just > guessing here. > > It would be a nice selling point to potential > customers, wouldn't it? (But, I'll not say > anything of the sort until someone actually comes > up with some hard data to prove it.) Andy- Great minds think a like. I grew up on spinning reels, and changed to baitcasters several years ago when I moved to Texas... The only data that I can provide is that for me I am backlashing significatly less with using my new custom rods, using the bumper spiral system. I recently replaced a bearings in one reel....I would love to hear others opinions...If they think there is a correlation.... Maybe Cliff Hall will post up.... Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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