How long does line last?

[Bronzeback117]

I'd like to buy some line in bulk and just keep it down in the basement. Does anyone how long the line will last when it is stored properly? 

[A-Jay]

When stored properly - I'd say indefinitely.

Or at least until I can't cast any more.

A-Jay

[Bronzeback117]

Sweet. That's what I kind of thought. 

[WRB]

2 things tend to shorten monofilament line life; direct sun light and freezing or high temperatures that exceed 105 degrees. Kept in a cool dark area it will last a very long time.

Tom

[new2BC4bass]

My largest fish ever was caught on 8# Trilene XL that had been on the reel several years.  I've got 3000 yard spools of 8# and 12# Silver Thread AN 40 that I figure will still have some line on the spools when I die.  I've never worried about Nylon lines deteriorating to the point I couldn't use them.  I change out line when the spool gets too far down....or in the case of spinning reels (normally) when there is more line twist than I feel like dealing with.  Don't let anyone tell you that you can't get a severe case of line twist with a baitcast reel.   They just aren't fishing the right lures tied direct.  A lesson I learned the hard way.  At least the braid had been used for a few years before I did it. 

[Buckeye Ron]

I've had 1500 yard spools of Stren in the basement for over ten years and it's as good as new.

[Jar11591]

I have a couple 1000 yard spools of Berkely Big Game that are several years old and comparing it to a new spool, there isn't a difference. Still fish with it to this day.