Robert Riley Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I've come across a REALLY good deal on a 500yd spool of FC. I've always bought the smallest spools and usually on a need basis, usually changing my line 2 or 3 times a season. I always figure with lines with memory issues, mono or fluoro, a big spool is just gonna sit and coil up and not be pleasant to deal with. Is this true? Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 A big spool usually has less memory, in my experience. I think it's typically due to the width of the spools compared to filler spools. Fluoro doesn't need to be changed each season either. It doesn't deteriorate like mono. 3 Quote
illinifan4152 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 A big spool usually has less memory, in my experience. I think it's typically due to the width of the spools compared to filler spools. Fluoro doesn't need to be changed each season either. It doesn't deteriorate like mono.X2 Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Some of the 1/4 pound spools are worse that the fillers because the diameter is smaller, making a tighter coiled memory. Probably not a big deal becase the line will develop the memory of the reel spool quickly. I don't much care for the coily stuff! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Soak the spool in a sink full of warm water for about 15 minutes. Then spool your reel. Also kvd l&l helps with the memory issues of fluoro. Quote
ChrisWi Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Soak the spool in a sink full of warm water for about 15 minutes. Then spool your reel. Also kvd l&l helps with the memory issues of fluoro. doesn't the hot water trick only work with nylon lines? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 It doesn't deteriorate like mono. Like the adage says, "Ignorance is bliss." In my youth mono stayed on reels for several years. My biggest ever fish was caught on 8# mono that was a few years old. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Like the adage says, "Ignorance is bliss." In my youth mono stayed on reels for several years. My biggest ever fish was caught on 8# mono that was a few years old.It's no secret that mono deteriorates. It has been proven in numerous tests. That doesn't mean it cannot still catch fish. Plus, if it's not in sunlight, it won't break down. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 A big spool usually has less memory, in my experience. I think it's typically due to the width of the spools compared to filler spools. Fluoro doesn't need to be changed each season either. It doesn't deteriorate like mono. Yup.. This Quote
Kidflex Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Buy spools of line this size and never have to worry about line coiling! Lol. Jk. I remembered having an old pic of me after buying the biggest spools of line Id ever seen. thought I'd share a laugh. 2 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Buy spools of line this size and never have to worry about line coiling! Lol. Jk. I remembered having an old pic of me after buying the biggest spools of line Id ever seen. thought I'd share a laugh. Two revolutions would fill a baitcast reel. Quote
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