lovely quote John.John Milford wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:54 am When the spool on a 'fixed spool' reel is allowed to rotate, it will impart exactly the same twist in the line per revolution regardless of which mechanism allows the rotation. (Whether that mechanism is a 'baitrunner' or a loose 'slipping clutch' is completely immaterial).
It is only when 'back-winding' during playing, or anti-reverse off 'handle churning' in the case of a 'run', where the line twist is neutral. (Even then, the line still twists, but the twist 'on' and the twist 'off' cancel each other out).
Rollers reduce only friction, not twist (despite some manufacturers initial physics-defying claims!).
Line twist is an occupational hazard with fixed spool reels and it has ever been thus.
This little passage from L. W. Clark's Angling Coarse Fish (1938) has stuck with me, since reading it at the age of 12:
"I watched a man once float-fishing with a reel of the fixed spool type. He appeared to be getting his tackle well out without difficulty and I remarked on it. 'Yes' said he, 'but they twists yer line cruel'. So I think I will leave the patent reel at that and get on with the straightforward drum type".
I find that I get marginally less twist with the 77 (larger diameter spool) than with a 66 but, I emphasise; it’s not an issue at all.
The most ‘runs’ I’ve had in a barbel session is ‘four’ .(
It’s not an easy venue)so it’s barely noticeable .
I tend to use quite a robust line (Asso .35mm 15lb stated b.s) and usually only need to change it every season which I suspect is about 30 sessions.
My question still stands;
Can 66x gears be fitted into a 66??