Jerk Bait problem

[Chalk]

I have a passion for fishing with soft jerk baits. I generally use a 5/0 hook and a Zoom/SWA/TTK fluke. My problem is I get line twist real bad, I tried some Iron silk the other day and it twisted so bad after two fishing trips, I had to respool. I tried using a split ring and a swivel, but I just didn't do it, to heavy and ugly, not self respecting trout or red would have bitten it. I switched back to Trilene big game, I can fish for about a half a day and have about 6 foot of line twist. What do you think? Any tips

[Ken K]

Try a heavier hook, and of course, get your bait on the hook as straight as you possibly can.
Do you crank it back as fast as you can at the end of your retrieve? If so that is probably when it is getting most of the twist.

[CSMarine]

Chalk, a few suggestions. First try the semi-new Trilene Big Game Supreme. Dosn't cost any more than regular big game. It's more plyable and has less memory. I don't like the dark color, my poor ole tired eyes has trouble seeing the line twitch with the dark color. The second won't help you unless you fish a spinning reel. I know you use a baitcaster most of the time. If you use a spinning reel, manually trip the bail over after you cast. That will cut down on line twist some. One thing I do with spinning and baitcasting reels, I always go up the line about a foot with floracarbon(spelling?) leader attached to the mainline with a small black barrel swival. Would rather not use it, but that's the only way I know to stop line twist.
The last thing is spray "Reel-Magic" on your line. That will help some also.

[tin can]

Chalk, I haven't been able to stop line twist in 30 years. The next best thing is to take the bait off, let the line out behind the boat,as if you were trolling. Drag the line for about 1 minute, and it'll take most of the line twist out. Then, go back to fishin.

[Chalk]

Thanks for the tips guys, I will have to try them, maybe tomorrow