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david weber
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 Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:30 am Post subject: Replacing Braid - Rule of Thumb |
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| I have my surf reels backed with braid and topped with mono. Was wondering if there is a rule of thumb on how long the braid will last from just general deterioration as a backer. The braided line does get wet occasionally and I do not religiously wash my reels after every use. |
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Nematocyst
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Joined: 14 Jun 2015
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I've never had a problem with it. I wouldn't consider replacing it unless its been on several years. |
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Dubdee
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Joined: 28 Jul 2015
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| Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:14 am Post subject: |
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| If no visible damage, no reason to replace. |
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landlocked beachbum
Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 09 Apr 2007
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Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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| Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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UV and abrasion are the main enemies, but the line will tell you by fuzzing and/or turning a lighter color.
If it ain't broke, .........
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"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein |
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rms2005
Finger Mullet
Joined: 09 Sep 2014
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| Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| i replace mine about 3 years and "try" to flip it half way through. I also started using a line conditioner with a uv protector in it. don't know if it works or not but no more than it cost's ill keep using it. |
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