Thread: First time with spin reel...a bird`s nest

I think there are two scenarios 1) The reel is timed incorrectly so the spool is moving too far in or not far enough out - the wraps should cross and hold the line back. 2) after making a cast there has been a bit of loose line hanging in front of the reel (poor casting technique) and when the bail arm comes over, because of its shape, the first wraps have been above the spool and caught on the drag knob, most times this would just make a 'bird nest'.