Mono Line??

SturgHunter · 03-01-2004, 09:18 AM

Can anyone give some advice on how to store mono fishing line?? Have heard several different theories but would like some ifish knowledge!! [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]

Captn · 03-01-2004, 10:31 AM

Could you be more specific. Fishing conditions, type of fish, or whatever.

blacktail · 03-01-2004, 10:35 AM

Store in a cool, dark area. Supposedly the biggest factor to mono break-down is light.

Mike

SturgHunter · 03-01-2004, 10:43 AM

Sorry for not being more specific :blush: I was talking about buying mono line in bulk. Cool and dark seems to be the popular opinion.

Thanx

The Bloodletter · 03-01-2004, 01:18 PM

Keep it dry and out of the sun. If its on your reel the dry part can be a challenge but if you are just storing extra spools it shouldn't be a problem. Excess heat can be a problem but UV and water will break the line down. Mono is way cheaper than braided lines so I usually put fresh line on fairly often depending on usage.

Timber · 03-01-2004, 04:57 PM

I'm fishing a spool of UG that I bought in 88 and it is as strong as ever.kept in the bait fridge Tim

Reel Premier · 03-01-2004, 06:26 PM

Have a friend that keeps his line in the fridge, and have heard of people keeping line in the frezzer. I think a cool dark place should suffice.

Crazy Fisherman · 03-01-2004, 07:01 PM

I wrap mine in tin foil and keep it in an old tackle box that is kept just for line. Sun light is a big problem for mono. Another major problem is ultra violet lighting in stores. The longer the line sits on the shelf the weeker it will get. This is another reason I like braided line. And don`t leave your rod and real hang in a gun rack in the truck where sun light can get to it. I keep my reals covered even in the garage.

Siwash · 03-01-2004, 11:20 PM

Aside from keeping it away from sunlight, how old is too old? I recently inherited the remains of a bulk spool of Maxima--normally a good thing, but it's so old the label still says "Made in West Germany" (if I remember right, the Berlin Wall came down in '89). Any use left?

The Overfishin Condition · 03-01-2004, 11:39 PM

Don't know what exact line life is, but if nothing else, you have a long-term supply of weight leaders and/or bottom fishing leader, knot, knot, knot-knot!

Fish_N_Russ · 03-01-2004, 11:54 PM

Siwash,
I wouldnt use that as an indicator. I had some one shot spools from only a few years ago that said 'Made In West Germany'.......they probably used up whatever they had left before making new ones.