Confused why is this happening on brand new braid. It is rocky so my only idea is its damaged on rocks Posted by Level_Cod2210
OddTrash3957 on September 10, 2025 6:50 pm You probably didn’t spool the line well (too loose) and this is the resulting wind knot. Pro tip: wind knots are never permanent if you have patience.
Mindless_Note_1991 on September 10, 2025 6:56 pm You can just cut it and retie your leader if you can’t untangle it. I’ve had this happen also, so don’t sweat it.
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Are you using a spinning reel this looks like a wind knot
You probably didn’t spool the line well (too loose) and this is the resulting wind knot.
Pro tip: wind knots are never permanent if you have patience.
You can just cut it and retie your leader if you can’t untangle it. I’ve had this happen also, so don’t sweat it.
Cant even tell whats going on in this video…