willyfish Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Do you think there is a shelf life on line? I have some 2 year old maxima, brand new in its original pack that was stored inside. Do any lines go bad from mono to braid to fluoro? just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvn2Fish Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I think they probably do . But I think it’s more based on temp it’s stored at and if it’s in the sun for extended periods of time . I’ve definitely seen floro separate and you end up with what looks like hair on your line . Tiny fragments and strands that peel away . I think braid would last the longest. I actually prefer braid that’s been on the reel for a while . It eventually gets soft and easy to work with , once whatever wax they put on it wears away . With mono I’m saying it’s fine , but it probably has some serious memory from being on the spool for a long time . Some people say you can use hot water to take out the memory when spooling on your reel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshndoug Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I use mono that is 6-7 years old that has been stored in the basement seems fine to me dtrs5kprs and Nick Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, fshndoug said: I use mono that is 6-7 years old that has been stored in the basement seems fine to me For little fish right??😁 fshndoug and DADAKOTA 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 You can do a test on the line, put an overhand knot in it, then pull from both directions.. if bad it will quickly break at the knot without much pressure. Zulu, Johnsfolly, snagged in outlet 3 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADAKOTA Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I've only gotten the hair on flouro when a guide insert has been split or missing. dtrs5kprs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Flouro seems to be relatively unaffected by shelf time. Mono tends to dry out and get stiff. If your fingers are covered in white dust after re-lining then you probably spooled up with stale line. abkeenan and dtrs5kprs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I have some Pline original that is close to 10 years old and is as good as the day I bought it. It is kept in a bait bag in the garage. Champ188, Terrierman, magicwormman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dutch said: I have some Pline original that is close to 10 years old and is as good as the day I bought it. It is kept in a bait bag in the garage. Didn't you say Basspro runs Red Label on sale every spring?? I bought a bunch last year but need some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsfolly Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 33 minutes ago, Dutch said: I have some Pline original that is close to 10 years old and is as good as the day I bought it. It is kept in a bait bag in the garage. I go through a lot of 2# to 6# Pline and definitely would not have any near 10 yrs old. I either respool a lot more than you do or buy in much smaller quantities (300 yds spools). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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