What is the shelf life of fishing line?

GITBIT · Post by **GITBIT** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:31 am

I have a bunch of copolymer line (Flourocarbon Coated) as well as some mono that I keep stored inside the house in a plastic tote. Some of the line is a few years old now. Should I toss it and start over or should I still use it. It is stored away from heat and sun light. Does age cause the line lose its qualities?

Thanks,

Mike

ASD · Post by **ASD** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:06 am

If your FUN fishing it's ok. If you are fishing for $ or that DD / fish of a lift time then NO it's not worth the $15 u save

Oldschool · Post by **Oldschool** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:12 am

Kept in cool, dark storage area the mono or co-polymer line should be OK. Sunlight (UV), Ozone and thermal cycling tends to weaken spooled monofilament lines.
Tie a few knots and test the knot strength. Use a line conditioner when you spool the reels; KVD or TangleFree are both good products.
Tom

flipit · Post by **flipit** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:14 am

Ive been using some Big Game that is 8 years old and had no problem at all. I wont use it in a tourney, but thats because Ill use floro instead.

I also have some Yozuri Hybrid that is the same age and I will use that in a tourney.