Line Conditioner

[Mitch f]

I've recently read that Reel Magic and WD 40 will penetrate and destroy the outer coating, causing a reduction in the strength of the line after a short period of time. Of corse, Reel Magic was designed for mono, because it was invented before the newer lines were invented.

I've been using the Kevin Van Dams line conditioner for a while and really like it. It was specifically designed for the newer fluorocarbons and hybrids, as well as mono. It always seemed the line memory, and especially kinks in fluoro were the big problem, the kinks caused breakage in the line, especially after a birds nest. Lure and line conditioner is supposed to actually adhere to the outside surface of the line, and wont come off until its abraided. Just was wondering if you guys used this stuff and what are your experiences like?

[MOsmallies]

I have used reel magic for years with P-Line CX Premium... I love the stuff and have never had issues with it breaking

[fishinwrench]

I tried Reel Magic years ago and about 10 casts later I couldn't tell it was even present anymore.

I wouldn't swear to anything but all of that line conditioner stuff looks, feels, smells, and tastes just like this stuff (which I do use all the time....but not on my reels or line)

[Al Agnew]

I've never in my llfe used any of that stuff. Can't say I've missed it..

[Mitch f]

I've never in my llfe used any of that stuff. Can't say I've missed it..

I think mono like McCoys would work fine without it. I really think it gives you an advantage with the fluorocarbon, because of the rough surface finish as compared to mono. That's why it's a little more important to cinch the knot slower and more deliberate with Fluorocarbon, to keep the friction from building up heat and weakening the knot.

[Dutch]

I've used Real Magic and KVD conditioner and haven't noticed much difference.

[Flysmallie]

I've never in my llfe used any of that stuff. Can't say I've missed it..

Well you can't say that you've missed it if you never tried it. That's like my kids saying they don't like peanut butter and bologna sandwiches before they ever try one.

But I'm right there with you. I've never used any of it. But then again I also use mono almost exclusively. Oh the humanity.

[Quillback]

I've tried the KVD on fluoro, hard to describe, but it takes the dryness feel out of used fluoro, at lest for a few casts. But that's about all it seems to do.

[Hog Wally]

If and when I backlash, I grab my can of reel magic and get back in the game in record time. It wears off fast but who cares.

[DChance]

I use KVD and love it. It keeps my fluorocarbon fresh and strong. I only respool when there isn't enough line to cast well. I have fluorocarbon that is two years old and still performs fine. I wet a rag with it when I spool up then run the line through the wet rag rewetting it as needed. Then spray the spool as well 4 or 5 times while spooling. Then let it dry. When I know I'm going fishing I spray them down the night before.