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[rodbreaker]

A couple of newbie questions.
How long does fishing line last when its still new in the box?And im having a hard time deciding which line to use?
Can someone rec. a brand of line for me?Mainly fishing bass,walleye,pike etc..no big game yet.I re-spooled both my rods and used 8pound trilene for my 6'6 and 10pound super knot for my 7'0.

[HyperFox]

Personally, I dont believe fishing line on the factory spool expires. If in doubt, replace it. On the reel, I have found mine lasts a typical season without developing memory (When the line becomes coiled).

I usually respool every year with triline XT (extra tough) but everyone has thier own prefferences. Some like mono, some like braided etc.

Myself, I use a Rhino Glow tip, with a rhino SP30 reel, (because it came with the rod) and Ive had great success after respooling it with triline. The whole set up and line was a little more then $50.

A lot of people I talk to use the Shakespeare Ugly stick with shimano reels. Ive tried this, and its a lovely combination. I would have bought one, but my local shops were out of stock. A 6 - 7 foot rod will do nicely for a beginner.

Ultimatly the best way is to go to a canadian tire or wallymart and have a good look and feel for the rod. Dont go crazy expensive on a first rod as you have things to learn and will most likey break it, or punch an eyelet out.. etc...

[Bigfisherman]

I don't think fishing line expires either, I have line thats 5+ years old that I intend to use someday. Ppl prefer different brands of lines for different reasons best thing to do is try a brand & type(mono, braid, fluro) that you may think you'll like.

[YAWN]

Totaly from the opposite end on this one. I prefer to change my line every single time a new trip comes up.

Flip it's 10 bux and I don't know why but respooling just seems like tradition before it begins?

[disspatcher]

Im not sure without actually looking; but fishing line definatly deteriorates over time. It gets hard and brittle, breaking strength is way less then it was when new. Unless its braid, I too change mine twice or three times a season. Id hate to loose a trophy fish due to line failure.

[Chad]

Im not sure without actually looking; but fishing line definatly deteriorates over time. It gets hard and brittle, breaking strength is way less then it was when new. Unless its braid, I too change mine twice or three times a season. Id hate to loose a trophy fish due to line failure.

I'll change mono after 2 days of fishing, but braid lasts a while which is what i only use now 50lb for baitcaisters 20 for spinning keep it simple stupid

[MikeyMikey]

I keep my line forever because I get skunked forever.

Somewhere in the house I have a fishing line that is over 20 years old. I sometimes use it to practice some knots and such. Some parts of the line is still strong or atleast feel strong and other parts just break without much force.

[Spinninreel]

Since fishing line does deteriorate over time ( I have used line that is a few years old, but something 20 years old should only be used for leg traps and trip wires.

[rodbreaker]

So i can purchase a spool of line lets say from walmart that has been on the shelf for 3 years and trust it?
So as a newbie what should i be using for general fishing?Mono?Is there a particular brand i should stay away from?
Thanks for all the help guys.

[disspatcher]

Line is usually a personal preference..Walmart usually sells off the old stock cheap at the end of the season..most stores do...thats why you see line cheap..its getting old. Braid is the only one which will last longer, usually change it when you can see it starting to frey...

[esoxseeker]

Personally, I have had really bad luck with Trilene of any kind. 3 spools in a row while spooling my rods, it either broke during the spooling, or when I went to tie my knots, it broke. They are a great company, but not one that I use for line. I now have 14 lb. Mustad Thor, and I love it. Keeps my knots tight, stretches very little, and is pretty inexpensive. I pulled a 50 lb. anchor off the bottom of Simcoe when I inadvertantly got hooked into it, and the line held up awesome.

[Sike-1]

Ive used the same braid on my flipping stick for 3 seasons now ( 50 lb power pro), and have not felt the need to replace it yet. Until i break off a fish, its good in my eyes.

Mono i typically replace every season, and on my cranking rods, i respool around fall, so i have fresh line for the crankbait season. I find fluorocarbon gets too much memory for my likings, so i keep a spool of 14 lb vanish in my box, and use a 5 ft leader when i feel the clear water calls for it.

Just my .02

[Vald Drac]

Fire line! For bass fishing I alway's use fire line. I went back to using triline mono after using fire line for a few years and it felt horrible. When you use fire line you feel everything and get awsome hook sets. Mono is good for surface lures because it floats really well but I can't think of any other reason I'd use it. I use a pline flourocarbon leader for peace of mind because I fish lakes with really clear water but it's probibly not needed.

[David Kearney]

Totaly from the opposite end on this one. I prefer to change my line every single time a new trip comes up.

Flip it's 10 bux and I don't know why but respooling just seems like tradition before it begins?

I don`t go so far as every time, but I respool after every 3 or 4 trips...I like spiderwire, but haven`t used it this year, I have Matzuo mono on, 10lb...and I have some cheapie 8 lb on my other reel...The mon works reel well for me so far...2 more times out and will re-spool with the same matzuo.

[MikeyMikey]

BTW...

I'll take your slightly used fishing lines!

[halleb]

My personal preference for line "Pline" brand. I like it especially because of high knot strength. Trilene - - I would not touch with 10 m long stick. In regard to line change, I change line when I feel like it needs changing, usually at least couple of seasons, even though I think that changing line every season is very good idea.. I DEFINITELY WOULD NOT change line every trip or after few times used. Just do not see any reason or justification to do that.

[MikeyMikey]

P-LIne Fluoroclear is my pick.

[halleb]

P-LIne Fluoroclear is my pick.

What a coincidence , I have exactly the same, 10 lb test. I also use Pline CX Premuim 8 lb test, on my rod for rainbow.

[frozenfire]

P-Line is my personal favourite as well!

[GB2pair]

I used the Trilene extra sensitive and love it, the line holds up and doesn't stretch that much for a mono. Something that I always do is; after a fish, I take a couple feet (sometimes up to 5ft.) of line off and continue to do that until it get too low and I replace it with a new spool. This allows you to have good line which isn't stretched.

Cheers,