How often do you change your braided line and why?

[Eddie101]

I've been a mono fan all these years, and I've just started using a braided line this year with a bit of skepticism, but I'm enjoying what the line has to offer: no stretch and less tangling in which I'm very happy about. Currently, I'm using Sufix 832 Hi-Vis which I enjoy quite a bit. My only beef is the constant lube job, and the line losing its color as it faded from Hi-Vis Yellow to a dull bone color. I'm not too happy about the fade as it is not too visible as it once were so I have to focus more on the line. Other than that, I'm content. I'm curious as to how often you experts change your braided lines and why.  

[mrpao]

Can you explain the constant lube job?

[Mike L]

I use original Power Pro and have for years. The only time I change is when it gets low on the spool. 
 

 

 

Mike 

[MN Fisher]

I've used both original Power Pro and Sufix 832. The PP is going into it's 3rd year next spring, the 832 will be on it's second year. I only change out if it gets low...and since I use leaders now, it takes a LONG time for that to happen.

 

By 'lube', do you mean KVD, Reel Snot or something similar? I don't use line treatment on braid...just because.

[Eddie101]

38 minutes ago, mrpao said:

Can you explain the constant lube job?

34 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

 

 

By 'lube', do you mean KVD, Reel Snot or something similar? I don't use line treatment on braid...just because.

Yes, correct.  Some folks suggested that I use it the night before I go fishing, and my understanding is it's supposed to prevent a line tangling. I don't know.

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Eddie101 said:

Yes, correct.  Some folks suggested that I use it the night before I go fishing, and my understanding is it's supposed to prevent a line tangling. I don't know.

I use KVD - but only on my mono and hybrid lines...I don't use FC. I haven't had any problems with line-tangle with my braid...yet. Maybe if I do, I'll give the KVD a shot at it.

[Team9nine]

46 minutes ago, Mike L said:

I use original Power Pro and have for years. The only time I change is when it gets low on the spool. 
 

 

 

Mike 

 

This ^^

 

I never change out my braid unless it gets so low that I have to, though I will reverse it after 2-4 years.

[GaryH]

I use 832 and same as stated already. I do use KVD line treatment on all my lines. 

[Eddie101]

5 minutes ago, GaryH said:

I use 832 and same as stated already. I do use KVD line treatment on all my lines. 

How often do you use the line treatment?

[GaryH]

Just now, Eddie101 said:

How often do you use the line treatment?

On mono every nite before on braid and floro depends on how it feels when casting. The stuff does work. IMHO

[MAN]

Only when my braid gets low.  I have never lubed my lines (mono or braid) before. Seems like another "catch the fisherman" product. 

[MN Fisher]

6 minutes ago, MAN said:

I have never lubed my lines (mono or braid) before. Seems like another "catch the fisherman" product. 

I can attest that it DOES help YZH.  10# on my Trion-30 and 12# on two of my BCs became limper with less memory. Dunno if it helped the mono, but I used it there anyway. I'm sold on it's effectiveness.

[tander]

I use yellow braid on my spinning rigs. I change them every 2 years only because the yellow fades some. After a year I just take the braid off and  reverse it so I will have fresh looking braid.

[LCG]

23 minutes ago, tander said:

I use yellow braid on my spinning rigs. I change them every 2 years only because the yellow fades some. After a year I just take the braid off and  reverse it so I will have fresh looking braid.

X2

[OilfieldCowboy]

I have one ultralight trout spinning setup with the same braid on it from 2010. Most of the others I swap out when I'm bored and have a new brand/type to try.

 

If I could settle on a universal braid I could buy one bulk spool of the two I get (one for spinning, one for casting) and have it last at least the next 15 years.

 

 

[TcRoc]

When my line is low or Have reversed it and color is  faded out beyond my liking. 

 

Could be once a year or every couple.. usually come down to color fade 

[FishTank]

Every couple of years when the line starts for fray or discolor.  I don't think I have ever used line conditioner on braid.  Might have to give it a try. 

[S Hovanec]

I think I'm going on 8 or 9 years on my braid.  I reversed it after 4 years and it was like new line again.

[Eddie101]

I thought I was cheap...lol

[Spoons]

The line conditioner that I use "Real Magic" seems to work. I use it on my mono setups and IMO it works. I didnt think it would really do anything for braid though because it has zero memory. I did just talk to a guy at bass pro that said he soaks his line spool in lukewarm water as he spools his reel up though. 

[Bluebasser86]

I only change mine when it gets low or is really starting to fray. I never use conditioner on any of my lines.

[GreenPig]

Flip my braid after a year, change it after two years due to wear. Use KVD conditioner on all lines the night before a trip. I just like that new line smell.?

[OnthePotomac]

I only have 832 on my frog rod and the current spool just finished its third year.

[Eddie101]

So, what would be the easiest way to reverse the braided line w/o having a tangled mess?  

[MN Fisher]

2 minutes ago, Eddie101 said:

So, what would be the easiest way to reverse the braided line w/o having a tangled mess?  

I keep a couple empty source-spools. Take the line off the reel to one, move it to the second, re-spool.