To meet the angler's specific fishing needs, fishing lines are available in a variety of line styles, colors, and even different performance characteristics. However, if storing the fishing line improperly, the service life of the fishing line may be reduced. Therefore, the correct storage of fishing lines needs to pay attention to the following three points.
1 Keep it dry
Moisture and humidity are key factors affecting the storage of fishing lines and should be kept as dry as possible. The monofilament fishing line is highly absorbent, which reduces the knot strength by 5% to 10%. In the case of a braided fishing line, moisture can corrode the fibers that make up the plastic coating of a high-quality braided fishing line. To keep it dry, you can put in some small silica gel packs to absorb moisture or use a waterproof storage box.
2 Keep it dark
Sunlight is another important factor affecting fishing line storage. Especially the monofilament fishing line, because when the monofilament fishing line is exposed to the sun for a long time, a chemical reaction occurs, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun will start to break down the monofilament fishing line, making the monofilament fishing line brittle and weak. Direct sunlight can also affect the lifespan of braided fishing lines. Because direct sunlight can cause high temperatures, the braided fishing line will warp and cause permanent damage. Fluorocarbon fishing lines are not affected by sunlight but can be affected by overheating in the form of memory coils. Therefore, fishing lines should be stored in a shaded or darkened place away from direct sunlight.
3 Reduce abrasion
Abrasion can also occur when storing fishing lines, so it is important to store fishing lines separately from other fishing tackles. Because bumps in the road and boat waves will inevitably bring the fishing line into contact with something sharp or rough, causing tiny scratches on the fishing line, and making it weaker. Here are some simple things you can do to reduce friction. For example, use appropriately sized containers to organize spools neatly or use bubble wrap or some other wrapping material between spools.
4 Keep it tidy
While most spools come with something built in to secure the ends, some don't. In this case, you can use a small piece of tape or something like a rubber band to secure it and avoid any potential tangles or mess.
Post time: Sep-30-2022