clip keeps letting go

[Fasty]

Im having trouble keeping my lines in my clips.
even at the very back.
they seems to start ok and then fade in strength ... is it they cold?
i wondered about trying to create some abrasion on the clip... any ideas or do i just go buy new clips?

 

[scott craven]

Have you made sure the clip setting is on tight ?

 

[ship happens]

Clip setting on tight is number one. However doesn't always work. The rubbers do wear out. You can buy a pack of new rubber inserts for 10 bucks. 30lb mainline holds better as well.

You can try sandpaper to crate a little bit of a rough surface. It works

 

[ab1752]

I found the same with 25lb mono, 30lb works better.

 

[Reeltime]

Snip 20' of main line off, wipe inside of clip make sure no greasy stuff is on your hands... prawn oil or Smelly jelly scent, set the clip to the tight setting and see what happens. can never have too many spares..

 

[N2013]

^^^^^^^
This.

Have some spare pads & pre-rigged release clips on standby. I’ve always found some grease/oil ends up getting in there.

 

[seabeyond]

Sunscreen is bad for causing clip slippage too. It'll get on the line and cause you to have issues even after changing out a clip.

 

[Fasty]

interesting
I did just buy a new spool of 25 lb....

 

[Rain City]

I replace the rubber on the clips as soon a that happens once. I have a dozen clips so as soon as one slips it gets tossed aside and fixed later.

 

[scott craven]

interesting
I did just buy a new spool of 25 lb....

It should hold 25 lb mono with no problems

 

[JuandeOne]

As already outlined, one of three problems in order of likelihood:
1) clip set on loose
2) some sort of lube on line or on pads
3) pads worn out

 

[Fisher_dude]

If your not sure what we mean by setting is loose, this piece here moves back and forth which create more tension or less depending on the spot you have it set.

 

[seabeyond]

interesting
I did just buy a new spool of 25 lb....

I haven't ever had an issue with 25 ultragreen and clips.

 

[blueugl]

Had the same problem so now I rip off a corner off shop towel and put it over the line then clip that works every time no more slipping off at 200 feet anymore.

 

[hippaisland]

Sunscreen is bad for causing clip slippage too. It'll get on the line and cause you to have issues even after changing out a clip.

Yup. Or that smelly jelly crap! Get that on there and they’re toast.

 

[searun]

All great advice on why the clip releases. One solution that I use is having quick change extra clips on hand rather than changing out the entire clip lanyard.

 

[searun]

Keep a whole bin of extras handy for quick change. Problem solved.

 

[drillexpat]

If your not sure what we mean by setting is loose, this piece here moves back and forth which create more tension or less depending on the spot you have it set.

Dude is spot on. Shift the piece to the upstream side for more tension (deeper water setting).

 

[eroyd]

A side note: I learned the hard way. Strip off some of your main line every few trips so your not clipping into the same spot all the time. That little bit of wear and tear from the clamp can cause a weak spot that will may cost you a big fish one day. Been there.

 

[N2013]

All great advice on why the clip releases. One solution that I use is having quick change extra clips on hand rather than changing out the entire clip lanyard.

Pro tip right there.