03-20-2007, 01:07 PM
For starters, dryrod pointed out an ever so important fact about fishing line. The sun will destroy it. When your reels aren't being used, keep the line out of the sun if at all possible.
Unlike TubeN2, I don't see a need to change the line quite so often. Generally i'll change the line a couple times a season; but it really depends on the condition of the line. Like previously mentioned, you need to constantlly check the line for burrs and feathering. With mono, you need to watch for discoloration from stretch as well. If you ever have any dought about the line on a reel, it's best to go ahead and change it. I just recently changed my fishing line a couple weeks ago to prepare for the up and comming season that just kicked off. I'll fish the line once a weekend for the next 2 or 3 months, and then i'll change the line again. I may not change it depending on how much i've used that particular rod and based on the condition of the line. At the end of the season, right around another three months, i'll take all the line off the majority of the reels and wait until next season to spool them back up. Steve didn't specify, but I also make sure the braid is changed atleast once a year as well. [cool]
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Unlike TubeN2, I don't see a need to change the line quite so often. Generally i'll change the line a couple times a season; but it really depends on the condition of the line. Like previously mentioned, you need to constantlly check the line for burrs and feathering. With mono, you need to watch for discoloration from stretch as well. If you ever have any dought about the line on a reel, it's best to go ahead and change it. I just recently changed my fishing line a couple weeks ago to prepare for the up and comming season that just kicked off. I'll fish the line once a weekend for the next 2 or 3 months, and then i'll change the line again. I may not change it depending on how much i've used that particular rod and based on the condition of the line. At the end of the season, right around another three months, i'll take all the line off the majority of the reels and wait until next season to spool them back up. Steve didn't specify, but I also make sure the braid is changed atleast once a year as well. [cool]
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