Argh! Bail shutting on me...

[OldTimer]

Study the trip point(s) for the bail on the reel you are using.......... sounds like you are opening the bail very close to one of these prior to your cast - which in turn is causing almost a "hair trigger" like bail closure on the sudden jolt and associated slight revolution when the line goes out.

Perhaps making a habit of opening the bail at a point a bit more remote from the trip will aid you here. 15 or 20 degrees should make a big difference.

Also.......... make sure your line isn't catching on the edge of the bail arm.

Cheers,

OldTimer