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Being I have had issues with mine could I have been putting the line on wrong for twist? For a inline I had the bride hold it with a pencil through the spool line coming off the top is this correct? I used 2# triline ice mono Just looking at any options I may have goofed up.
Any 2# test line you would recommend that would be better?
Not quite sure why you would spool with all 2# in the first place. I'd run heavier backing and only spool the last 30 ft or so thinner. Just me.Your line should not have twisted (much). Are you sure it's not just curly memory from being on the spool? If you're close to an open river go stand on a dock (best) or even the shore and let all your line out downstream with nothing on the end. Reel it back holding it between your fingers and all your twist should be gone.Spinning reels can be tricky if you're spooling but that's a different discussion.Oh yeah, this ain't rocket science (or brain surgery) either. A little experience and common sense goes a long way. No crime if you don't know. Everyone has to start somewhere...
If you're set on using 2# test, I can suggest a few that's better than Trilene Microice. I normally don't use 2# test. 3# and up, but I actually buy lines from a diameter and strength comparison. Next it's about line management. Then about line properties or characteristics. I never really had any problems with Microice. I would use it over XL, XT, or even cold weather line. It's just that I found other lines to suit me better.ASSO Micron3ASSO Ice HeavyASSO TetramaxStroft GTMGamma ESP IceI cannot recommend Pline Floroice in 2# test. That line broke on my while jigging a Northland Forage Minnow spoon the small one, and it broke on potato chip sunnies. Floroice 3# has been wonderful...I'm still using the same line after 9+ yrs. Fluorocarbon lines, coated even, seems to have a much better shelf life than I would get out of nylon lines. I have fished only ASSO Ice Heavy and Gamma ESP Ice lines in the 2# test. Stroft GTM, I just got bought so haven't wet the line, not even spooled up on a reel yet, but I did line tests and looks very promising. ASSO Micron 3 and Tetramax, I use in both 3# and 4# before. Tetramax is stronger, has larger diameter, and more stiff. ASSO Ice Heavy is a fluorocarbon line so take extra care when tying knots. This line helps light lures sinks but fluorocarbon lines don't have any good shock absorption property, so reduce your hookset is required.Gamma ESP Ice is my long time favorite. 2# line is at .10 mm, that's the same diameter as 1# in Berkley Trilene Microice. Gamma used to make FrogHair tippet for trout fishing. One of the best and most expensive line too. If I remember right, it was like $25-30 for like 27 yds of tippet.
Depends how you fish....a heavier backer on light line is really not the way to go IMO. If a person is fishing really deep I could see braid with a leader......if your fishing normal depths by spooling all light line when you get to the point of feeling a bunch of nicks and stuff on the line you just pull line until you feel you are past the nicked up stuff then cut and retire. Common practice here since a popular lake is very clear water and lighter line = more caught fish.
You must have had a bad spool of micro ice. Never had a problem with it and it's worked really well for me. Sure you didn't get a bad spool?
Not Microice. 2# Floroice. It's possible it was a bad spool. It was just fine, until that one day. Pline Floroclear and Floroice are wonderful lines to fish with. There are other lines that offer better benefits.