Braided line life cycle

  • john-o
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 144
    March 7, 2011 at 2:49 pm #1271144

    When do you re-spool your braided line? Do you base the change on time or condition?

    Thanks for your input.

    tweak
    Posts: 128
    March 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm #944731

    I use it a year and then reverse it on the spool for another year

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    March 7, 2011 at 3:16 pm #944733

    Quote:

    I use it a year and then reverse it on the spool for another year

    x2

    dfresh
    Fridley, MN
    Posts: 3053
    March 7, 2011 at 3:36 pm #944742

    X4

    Depending on condition, I also try to salvage as much as possible for tying leaders etc.

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    March 7, 2011 at 5:28 pm #944784

    X- ten

    If I use little go longer then reverse
    also I trim off want is not looking after reties

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    March 7, 2011 at 5:32 pm #944789

    I’ve got a spool that has had the same braid for 4 years now. Of course, results may vary. For instance, if unlike me you are actually catching fish, you might have a little more wear.

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    March 8, 2011 at 12:29 am #944916

    Plug

    You are coming with my this summer to a Metro Bass Smackdown!

    We will wear out some line

    Dog

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    March 8, 2011 at 1:09 am #944923

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13651
    March 8, 2011 at 1:50 am #944929

    Spray it with Reel Magic and allowing the line to dry will greatly extend the life. I reverse it only based on condition.

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    March 8, 2011 at 9:44 am #944980

    Depends on the brand I am using.

    Suffix, I try to get 3 years out of on my cat rod. If after the second season and I have had no issues with it, then one more season. Yes I do reverse it after one season.

    john-o
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 144
    March 8, 2011 at 12:42 pm #945005

    Thank you for the feedback.

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