MitchIsFishin Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 Guys, here's the question. I spooled up 2 spinning reels middle of last summer (yea, last summer!). Had some health issues & didn't fish for a long, long time. The line is Yozuri 6lb hybrid and was treated with KVD line & lure. One only reel was fished and only once. Both have been kept out of the sun/UV rays, basically in good storage. Would you use it? Maybe spray some more KVD on it, or just respool? Thanks Mitch Quote
Uncle Leo Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 I would use it. If it was stored properly like you did and treated with KVD it should be OK. Unless you are fishing a big tournament, then I would re-spool. : Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted May 18, 2010 Super User Posted May 18, 2010 I agree with leo, The way you kept it stored is just like buying it from the store only it's on your spool instead of the manufacture's. Quote
NBR Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 I'd use it. I have had reels well stored out of extreme weather for 2 years without any problems. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted May 18, 2010 Super User Posted May 18, 2010 I would spray it down again prior to use. It should be just fine. Quote
uicdent11 Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 I'd use it as well. Tie it to a tree and walk out half the spool of line. Then crank in the line and spray with KVD every so often. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted May 18, 2010 Super User Posted May 18, 2010 Remove it and see if any neighborhood kids need a slinky. YZH on a reel for a year? Wow, that's gonna need some hair relaxer. Quote
MitchIsFishin Posted May 19, 2010 Author Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks guys, yea, think I will respray with the KVD L & L and give it a try, hated to just trash it. Quote
BassThumb Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 I'd give it a shot, with a short leash. If you can, drag it behind the boat for 5-10 minutes in deep water at about 5-10 mph, letting about 50-75 yds out. It will uncoil it pretty well, and remove any twist. Quote
J-Salvati Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 Not to HiJack the thread but i was stretching mine by dragging it behind the boat last summer with an old crankbait n hooked a 4 pounder..So maybe youll get lucky Quote
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