Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

Depends on what you’re fishing for and how well your line holds up at what you’re doing. In Alaska we change it out quite a bit but we’re using Mono line and catching a lot of things with sharp teeth. When I’m long casting braid for squawfish I’ll get a month out of the braid casting 300 times a day for 5 months. Lots of variables.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

[quote=Grizzly 17][quote=Ben Bragg]Agree. For mono u less you store rod in sun or hit trunk. Then it’s more often
I’ve had braid on for up to 4 years with no issues at all[/quot. I've had braid on for a along time. I use line conditioner on everthing. I think it helps. I keep my good stuff in basement heat in winter ac in summer. I loosen my drags while in storage.[/quote]

Just wondering loosen the drags what do you think that helps

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Ranger i had a drag go bad on a good reel. Didn't give it much thought at the time. Came across a article in a magazine about drags. It said keeping drag tight when not if use will affect how the dics function in time. Guess like keeping ammo in a mag all the time. Maybe not nessassary with new cabon fiber dics. I just got in the habit of do it. 👍👍

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Thanks, see your point now.

ToMuch Loc: N E NE

I might be doing suptin wrong. Maybe i set the hook too hard when the rocks and trees bite. I dont really change the line on purpose, but i need to respool every yr because of line loss

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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Here's the quick answer:

If you spool your fishing reel with braided line, respool it every 1 to 2 years on average (or sooner if it gets damaged).

If you spool your fishing reel with monofilament or fluorocarbon, respool it every 3 to 6 weeks if you use it frequently.



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Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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🎣 How Often Should You Respool Your Fishing Reel? (Explained)

PUBLISHED 31 MARCH 2021

by Robert Ceran

High quality fishing line is one of the most important parts of your fishing tackle, as it is the only thing that connects you to a fish that you’ve just hooked. And if you hook a big fish, you need to be sure that your line is up to the job of landing it safely.


However, if you’re one of the anglers who neglects to respool their reels regularly, chances are that your line will become damaged over time, and this can cause it to break when it is put to the test by a trophy sized fish.

So when should you respool your fishing reel?

Here’s the quick answer:



If you spool your fishing reel with braided line, respool it every 1 to 2 years on average (or sooner if it gets damaged). If you spool your fishing reel with monofilament or fluorocarbon, respool it every 3 to 6 weeks if you use it frequently.

Having said that, there are a lot of nuances to this topic, so the exact answer depends not only on the type fishing line you spool on your reel, but also on the fishing application that you use it for. And while the basic principles of how often you should respool a fishing reel hold true across different types of reels, there are also key differences between them.


Please click on link for additional information, Thank You.

https://sportfishingbuddy.com/when-to-respool-fishing-reel/

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Gary Northrop Loc: Richland WA

I've lost several big fish by not loosening the drag and having the reel freeze up.
The most memorable was a big striper on the Umpqua River in Oregon, the first
fish to bite after six fishless nights.

I finally wized up!

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Drag i think causes more lost fish than anything. I bug guy i use to fish with locked his drag. He was always cussing when he'd set the hook like he was trying to pull a tree out roots n all. He never changed. His lost.