Question about casting / reel / line

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Thank you everyone for the information.

I've noticed that when using a lure where there is a constant retrieve, it doesn't happen nearly as often. It's happening much more so after having reeled in something like a surface popper. From reading above, this must mean that the line is not getting evenly spooled after the retrieve, right??

I also checked my first guide and it's less than the diameter of the spool on this particular pole.

I noticed that the PP is very limp. Is there another braid that I should try out as it seems that the suggestion is that if the line was stiffer, this wouldn't happen as often?

Thanks again to all.

Bruce.