2nd year braid

[BassinBoy]

Every year at the end of the fishing season i remove my fishing line from my reels. I always start out with new line when spring comes. I got a rod and reel combo with 30 lb Sufix braid on it and was curious if it is nessecary to take that braid off and put new braid on in the spring? Over the winter normal line would become weak but im not sure if braid would do the same?  Should I keep it on or replace it? Thanks everyone

[islandbass]

Keep it on. Unlike mono, it is not affected by UV light so as long as the line doesn't have nicks or other damage, braid is always good to go. The braid on my Curado 201 BSF has been on for 3 seasons.

[Jig Man]

Some of my braid has been on for over 5 years.  If you want to freshen it up then take it off and turn it around.

[FR0G]

I like to change my braid often. I can't stand it when the waxy stuff they put on it comes off. It becomes really limp and unmanageable for me.

[Marty]

I keep my braid on as long as there's still enough line left. No problems.

[Grey Wolf]

Keep it on.

[Long Mike]

I keep it on, but cut off a few feet every outing or so.

[bjohnson]

Keep it on, I have one real with 3 yr. spider wire, and have had no problems.

[lubina]

I fish tournaments, so I change it once a year, I also put new leader for outing

[MickD]

A strength of braid relative to mono (not sure about flouro) is that it is not sensitive to moisture.  If you live in the north and leave your mono line out in the garage for the winter it will dry out and become stiff and brittle.  Even new mono on the spool should be kept inside where the relative humidity is likely to be higher.

I agree that braid can last a long time, many years.  Just be sure to inspect that last few feet of it to be sure it isn't damaged.  And as someone else mentioned, if you use a leader on it, rety that quite regularly.

[Big O Tires Angler]

If you want to freshen it up then take it off and turn it around.

+1

Just take all the line off and respool it attaching the side you WERE putting a leader on to the spool.

[tritz18]

i would change it cause I have had bad experiences with old braid, losing nice fish isn't fun.

[Jig Thrower]

i usually change mine since i fish rocky areas which wear them down fast but keep it as long as you have enough to fish without worries

[Gone_Phishin]

It'll be good for years.

[FordNFishinLover]

Ive heard of some leaving theres on for 7-10 years. I've had mine on for a season and plan on keeping it on for atleast a couple more.

[Catt]

Some of my braid has been on for over 5 years. If you want to freshen it up then take it off and turn it around.

[FR0G]

Dang, I wouldn't be able to not change my line for a year. I like to change my line alot. Just factors out one more thing not to go wrong. Also, I lose braid when I re-tie, so I can't see how braid would last me a year, let alone 5. I guess some of you don't fish as much as I do. Almost every day. ;D

[haruan hunter]

Never had a problem with keeping braid on my freshwater reel spool for looong period of time. Of course with saltwater it's a different story...

[lubina]

I keep my braid on as long as there's still enough line left. No problems.

Same here....also a Sufix user.

After 2-3 season I inverte it so I have fresh line again