Husky Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have quite a few 1/4 lb spools that are getting on in years. What's the longest it can be stored before it takes on a permanent coil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 @ Husky You scare me with that question , ......I've also got a few 600 yards spools stored down the basement since years now ! I'm keeping them in a cardboard box , since I've heard , that the line should not be stored in bright light . But I've never heard of any aging issues(without exposure to light or UV rays) , though I surely won't claim that these might not to exist . Hopefully somebody would have an answer to that question ! greetz , diemai:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Keep them away from the light and at a relatively constant temperature and they'll last at least a couple years. I have some 4 years old that are fine, just check it before you spool a reel up by tying a few knots with it......if you have no issues, the line's ok. It does seem, though, that the longer it's in storage, the shorter its life span on the reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 The rerason I asked was because some unused line on a reel I never use was useless. It was like a slinky! Maybe it was the brand of line or a trait of mono in general. In any event, if it coiled on the reel wouldn't it do likewise on the original 1/4 lb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 The rerason I asked was because some unused line on a reel I never use was useless. It was like a slinky! Maybe it was the brand of line or a trait of mono in general. In any event, if it coiled on the reel wouldn't it do likewise on the original 1/4 lb? Yes it'll coil, but even though the 1/4 lb spool doesn't seem much bigger than the reel spool, it'll be much less noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Fellows I could be wrong but I think if you keep it out of any light that it will last and indefinit time. Anyone find any thing other than this from a reliable source would like to know about it I have some 1/4# spools that are over 10 years old and having kept them in a drawer have not had any trouble with them (mostly Ande & Berkley). JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 With the line on the reel, attach the end to a fixed object and start walking backwards letting out line. I usally walk back about 1 1/2 times my maximum casting distance. Stretch the line before breaking point and hold it there for about one minute. Then reel in as you walk back. This almost always gets rid of the memory. This works well with line that's already on the reel or fresh from the spool. I do this more frequently with spinning gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have several bulk spools of mono that I've had for as much as 10 years and they are fine. The two most damaging things are heat and light. So, as long as you keep them cool and dark you should be fine. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I agree with Nova. I have several 1/4 pound spools going on 6 years I've checked them and no problem. I kept them in the original cardboard box in the basement in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfollmer Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I thought I heard this before, but maybe I'm wrong..... Can't you put the line in water for a few minutes, let it dry, then put it on your reel? I thought I saw somewhere that it will take the memory out of it. Maybe it was for flouro? I don't know, but maybe someone can confirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I thought I heard this before, but maybe I'm wrong.....Can't you put the line in water for a few minutes, let it dry, then put it on your reel? I thought I saw somewhere that it will take the memory out of it. Maybe it was for flouro? I don't know, but maybe someone can confirm You're a little out of sync. What you do is spool up your line on the reel and then put the reel spool in "WARM" water for a few minutes. This is supposed to re-memory the line to the reel spool. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfollmer Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Well I knew it involved line and water. HA Thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 You're a little out of sync.What you do is spool up your line on the reel and then put the reel spool in "WARM" water for a few minutes. This is supposed to re-memory the line to the reel spool. www.novalures.com Seems like that would re-memory the line to the size coil of your spool. Mono absorbs water, more when it's warm. Never tried this but I think it would make the memory worse if anything. Nova have you tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yes I have. The reason it's done is to prevent the "slinky" effect when you open the bail and the line springs off the spool trying to get back to the bulk spool memory. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt4949 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have the same fear....which is why i try to buy what i need for the year.Not so much extra line that I'll never use.I really only use Trilene XL & Trilene XT. There's really no telling how long any kind of line has been sitting on the shelves in stores or warehouses either.So this thread brings up a good point. Braided line is the only thing i really don't worry about...if i find braided line on sale I'll stock up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 There's really no telling how long any kind of line has been sitting on the shelves in stores or warehouses either.So this thread brings up a good point.quote] This was posted on another site I frequent a couple years ago. Guy was talking to a sales rep and got this info. Most Berkley and Stren line is dated on the spool itself. At the bottom of the label, you will see four letters/numbers. The first is a letter telling you the month it was made....A being January, B is February, C is march and so on. The next is a number telling you the day of manufacture and finally the third item is also a number telling you the year..... Now the fourth item on the code is actually a manufacturers code and can be ignored. The rep, a pleasant lady, also offered the following advice; and that is to never buy line over two years old. Some of the retailers are storing line in non cooled containers, damaging the integrity of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Yes I have.The reason it's done is to prevent the "slinky" effect when you open the bail and the line springs off the spool trying to get back to the bulk spool memory. Ahhhhh, I see. Personally, if I put too much line on, I let it shoot off til it's done and cut it there. Still will happen but not often. I'd rather deal with that a couple times the first day than having it all coiled when throwing light baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt4949 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 There's really no telling how long any kind of line has been sitting on the shelves in stores or warehouses either.So this thread brings up a good point.quote] This was posted on another site I frequent a couple years ago. Guy was talking to a sales rep and got this info. Most Berkley and Stren line is dated on the spool itself. At the bottom of the label' date=' you will see four letters/numbers. The first is a letter telling you the month it was made....A being January, B is February, C is march and so on. The next is a number telling you the day of manufacture and finally the third item is also a number telling you the year..... Now the fourth item on the code is actually a manufacturers code and can be ignored. The rep, a pleasant lady, also offered the following advice; and that is to never buy [b']line[/b] over two years old. Some of the retailers are storing line in non cooled containers, damaging the integrity of the line. Didn't know that.Thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 "and that is to never buy line over two years old. Some of the retailers are storing line in non cooled containers, damaging the integrity of the line." The key word to note here is "Never Buy Line Over Two Years Old" ... That does not mean that if you store it correctly that 2 years is its life ... the Rep & Company are CYA .. which is what you would have to do ... But well stored line will last many years ... as far as taking a set ... the warm water trick will do the job .. I have some over 10 years and have no problem (this is using on bait casters ... my right arm will not hold out casting and holding the rod in the same hand on retrive which is, in my opinion, the only way to use a spinning out fit). JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
