AssassinAngling Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I just got a deal on some #30 power pro, but the line was made in 2009. It's been in the box and never exposed to sunlight. Think it still will be safe to use? Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted October 28, 2013 Super User Posted October 28, 2013 yea it should be fine like you said its still packaged Twinkies last basically forever lol 2 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 29, 2013 Super User Posted October 29, 2013 I have and use braid that is 5-10 years old still strong. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 As everyone else has already pointed out you will be fine using the line. Braid doesn't suffer from the same type of problems as mono, copoly, and fluorocarbon. Quote
AssassinAngling Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 So when my line breaks on a 25 pound salmon I can blame you guys right? lol JK! Thanks All! Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 29, 2013 Super User Posted October 29, 2013 So when my line breaks on a 25 pound salmon I can blame you guys right? lol JK! Thanks All! Salmon have teeth dont they??? Braid and teeth dont mix too well. Quote
AssassinAngling Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 Salmon have teeth dont they??? Braid and teeth dont mix too well. Yea but I always run a FC leader, but their not like pike/musky teeth. I wouldn't recommend lipping it like a bass though lol Quote
dreamertino Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Do you guys use backing for braided line Quote
indianabasshunter Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Do you guys use backing for braided line I don't use backing and haven't had a problem with the line slipping on the spool. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted October 29, 2013 Super User Posted October 29, 2013 I'm still fishing with braid I spooled up in 2009. Just flipped it on the spool this year and it's like brand new. Good for another 4 years! Quote
AssassinAngling Posted October 29, 2013 Author Posted October 29, 2013 Do you guys use backing for braided line If the spool doesn't have holes in it I will run a backing of equal diameter line. Quote
dreamertino Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for the info guys will do my first spool of barid tomorrow Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 30, 2013 Super User Posted October 30, 2013 So when my line breaks on a 25 pound salmon I can blame you guys right? lol JK! Thanks All! Use your drag and the line won't break, 30# PP breaks some where around 40-45#. I'd be more concerned with your knots than the line. Quote
AssassinAngling Posted October 30, 2013 Author Posted October 30, 2013 Use your drag and the line won't break, 30# PP breaks some where around 40-45#. I'd be more concerned with your knots than the line. I totally agree with you, knots and drag are every thing to landing big fish. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 31, 2013 Super User Posted October 31, 2013 I totally agree with you, knots and drag are every thing to landing big fish. Biggest difference between a 1# fish and 100# fish is 99#, not being intimidated is the key factor in success, the technique is easy to learn. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Biggest difference between a 1# fish and 100# fish is 99#, not being intimidated is the key factor in success, the technique is easy to learn. hey snook!!! your one or probably the most experience fisherman with extremely helpful information in this forum. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 31, 2013 Super User Posted October 31, 2013 hey snook!!! your one or probably the most experience fisherman with extremely helpful information in this forum. Appreciate what you say, but when it comes down to overall knowledge there are many way ahead of me. I probably rely more on common sense than anything. 1 Quote
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