Mono that has been stored in the garage

[optimator]

I found a few spools of mono that have been in my uninsulated garage for probably 2 years. It inadvertently ended up out there instead of my indoor spot where I usually keep it. Mono is cheap so I can just chuck it, but how much does heat effect it over that amount of time? 

[Team9nine]

Should be no issue unless it got blisteringly hot in there...I store all mine in the garage and have for years - no problems after many, many years.

[swhit140]

I'd use it as long as it hasn't been sitting in direct sun.

[optimator]

No direct sun, just the heat of the garage. Thanks guys. 

[the reel ess]

Sunlight and swings between extreme heat and extreme cold might affect it. I had a couple of combos leaning against the wall over a baseboard heater one winter. That line was useless come spring.

[Spankey]

I think you can get a good overall idea the condition by just pulling some off the spool and feeling it. If it has an excessive memory to it than just throw it away. 

[Deleted account]

I have a lot of older mono. I store it in a room with no windows that stays high 60s to low 80s year round. I have some that is over 20 years old, and it's still good. UV will degrade line even if it's not direct sunlight. 2 years, should be fine. I would test it just to be safe. 

[GTN-NY]

Haha I have 3000yd spools that have been in the garage in a dark cabinet for 20yrs. 
Think it’s good?

[roadwarrior]

I would discard the first 50 yards and give it a go. In think you will know after one outing. 

[MickD]

If you discard it burn it or cut it into small segments so that birds don't get tangled in it.  

[Tennessee Boy]

I didn’t know Oregon had heat.?

[roadwarrior]

56 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

I didn’t know Oregon had heat.?

It's a wet heat.

[optimator]

Know how I know neither one of you have ever spent a summer in Southern Oregon? ?

[WRB]

Wrap 2-3 turns around your hand and give the snap test. It the breaks easy it’s bad.

Tom

[FishTank]

I would take off a few yards and check the color.  If what you took of is a different color than what is below, then it's bad.  Also, like to suggested check it for breaking strength.   Mono is cheap> a lost lure and/or a lost fish is costly and heartbreaking. 

[TnRiver46]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

Wrap 2-3 turns around your hand and give the snap test. It the breaks easy it’s bad.

Tom

Beat me to it. Bad line breaks in your hands