changing braids

[bucketmouth64]

How often do you change braided lines? I use power pro and have used it for 2 seasons. I have read posts about reversing what you have so the stuff in the middle is on top. Is this a good idea? Thanks for the responses.

[delmuts]

tough .. i rotate the line every year.(but i do fish a lot!) what you have is that usually the first half of the line actually gets used. the part that stays on the reel is like new. just go to some where that you can hook one end of the line to a bush ( or some thing) and pull all of the line off. then cut it loose from the spool and go to the other end and tie that on and rewind it.gives you fresh line and helps deffer the cost of braids. del

[Coach Dog]

Good tips guys! I'll have to try that cause that Power Pro does get a bit spendy. Gee, now that I will save a few bucks on fishing line, what do I spend that "free money" on? More lures perhagps? LOL

Coach Dog

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GIT-R-Done!

[rscabin]

I have been using spider wire for some time. I have gotten by with out changing line for 2-3 seasons. I do check the line alot to make sure that there are no flaws and not leaving my equipment out in bad elements such as exstream heat. My opinion is that spider wire is the line out there. My 2 cents

[This message has been edited by rscabin (edited 02-25-2004).]

[delmuts]

rs. i use fusion most of the time, but do plan to try power pro this year on one muskie rod. i still chg my line every two seasons. just don't want to take the chance. del

[Dan Wood]

I'm trying the Stren braid this season. I've used the Fireline, PowerPro, and SpiderWire Stealth with mixed results. They all work fine for spinning rods, but I like to use light braid on baitcasters as well for light plastics. I picked up some Tufline and Stren to try out this year. The Stren looks good.

The SpiderWire stealth is some good line. The only issue is it ALWAYS wants to twist and wrap around your rod tip. Other than that, the Stealth is the best I've used.