Things You'll Need:
- Patience
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Step 1
Move to a comfortable spot and put your pole down as soon as you realize there's a problem.
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Step 2
Inspect the tangle. It may not be as bad as it looks. Sometimes a seemingly large snarl will disappear with the release of a single loop. Resist the urge to tug on the line.
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Step 3
Free any loops that are caught around or in the reel.
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Step 4
Look for tight sections of line that are trapping other loops. Pull the trapped loops free.
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Step 5
Work slowly to continually loosen the snarl. Flip loose coils out of the way.
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Step 6
When the snarl is cleared, inspect the reel for damage. If it is bent, the line may begin to snarl again. A bent reel will probably require professional attention.
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Step 7
Consider dipping the reel into the water for cleaning if it has been dropped in the dirt. This may help clear obstructions from the reel mechanism.









Comments
cindynix said
on 6/25/2007 how to untagle a fishing reel