Keep loosing my chatter baits!
May 26, 2020 13:59:10 #
Also since it’s only happening with your chatterbaits, check them to make sure they don’t have a ding or scrape that could be making contact with the end of the line, causing a fray. Also the hooks, same thing. I have a few crank baits that will somehow flip enough during a cast to catch the end of my line. Just a thought.
May 26, 2020 14:25:26 #
PPEN
Loc: SE Washington, Columbia Basin
FS Digest wrote:
Spider wire ultra cast, got it new about 2 weeks ago, I also used 30 and 60lb braid, again only break offs with chatterbaits just seems like I’m unlucky with them
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by FANTOMphoenix
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by FANTOMphoenix
Check your rod guides. A cracked or scored guide can damage your line. Also take a look at your reel. All surfaces smooth?
Do you notice a frequency of occurrence change as your lines suffer more abrasions?
May 27, 2020 08:35:26 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
FS Digest wrote:
I’m running 20lb mono (yes I know it’s relatively high for mono) on an slx dc, I always seem to be loosing only chatter baits, I throw 3/4 once, with a keitech swimbait, and it seems like mid cast (as it’s in the air) it breaks off, with no backlash’s, or fraying of the line, is it because I’m casting far distances so the power I’m putting behind it is snapping? Or what could be causing it, my knots are solid, using improved clinch knots
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by FANTOMphoenix
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by FANTOMphoenix
Check your guides for any nicks or cracks. I lost a bunch of lures surf casting until I figured out that I had micro cracks in the guides that I could only see when the rod was bent/loaded for casting.
May 27, 2020 09:28:50 #
Good advice to check you guides. I would also check the intake on your reel. The spool guide can also get worn over time. Tight lines.
May 27, 2020 12:19:14 #
Your chatterbaits have a problem with their siblings or living quarters. Once they get a chance their running away from home. Once you adopt more, you need to settle their issues whatever it might be. Just sit down with them and explain to them that you want them around for a long time.
May 27, 2020 12:38:07 #
HUMP. I talk to my cat all the time. Never thought of talking to my lures. Thanks MT, Jer
May 27, 2020 16:39:51 #
Salty Dog
Loc: Punta Gorda, Florida
Ivey wrote:
Check the guides on your rod, it's possible one has a rough spot that's nicking your line.
Agree that it sounds like a bad guide(s). but that it only happens with one type lure may indicate the lure is the problem. Check the eyelet you tie to on the lure for any sharp edges.
Cheers🐟
May 27, 2020 16:58:48 #
Big dog wrote:
Check your guides for any nicks or cracks. I lost a bunch of lures surf casting until I figured out that I had micro cracks in the guides that I could only see when the rod was bent/loaded for casting.
I have even worne out the line guide on the reel ,if it’s a spin caster line wares a grove in the guide
May 27, 2020 17:31:52 #
Salty Dog wrote:
Agree that it sounds like a bad guide(s). but that it only happens with one type lure may indicate the lure is the problem. Check the eyelet you tie to on the lure for any sharp edges.
Cheers🐟
Cheers🐟
Most chatterbaits come with a duolock type snap on them. At least the ones I have do. If he removed the snap and tied to the blade,that will cut line every time. But he said it was further down the line????
May 27, 2020 18:01:03 #
I don’t think there is any doubt you have either a defective line or something that is causing a defect like a guide, or both! Just sayin...RJS
May 27, 2020 18:01:10 #
I don’t think there is any doubt you have either a defective line or something that is causing a defect like a guide, or both! Just sayin...RJS
May 27, 2020 20:20:11 #
Salty Dog
Loc: Punta Gorda, Florida
👍 A mystery for sure. Still, if it only happens with Chatterbaits, that is a common denominator.
Cheers🐟
Cheers🐟
May 28, 2020 10:59:03 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
I do not know the what the problem is but I throw 1/2 oz chatter baits on 50# Power Pro using a Palomar knot with no problem.
May 28, 2020 17:38:18 #
bpicinc wrote:
I do not know the what the problem is but I throw 1/2 oz chatter baits on 50# Power Pro using a Palomar knot with no problem.
I throw mine on a med.hvy.spinning rod with 12lb Nanofil and 12lb fluorocarbon leader. Never had a problem.
I did lose one in the rocks 2 weeks ago,but thats a different story. 
May 29, 2020 09:13:00 #
raddish
Loc: Norteast Ohio
Had that prob throwing heavy baits with fluerocarbon but never mono or braid. Fluero can heat up at the rod tip and break. Sucks.
The other thing to check is the top guide. Get a light and check for cracks in the ceramic or grooves in the metal. That'll cut you off.
The other thing to check is the top guide. Get a light and check for cracks in the ceramic or grooves in the metal. That'll cut you off.
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