I only respool as needed..Momofilament normally needs changed once a year..so I did that already..I use mono for panfish or spinning for bass. After trying out all the monos..I still think Triline is the best.
My braided lines...no .I only have to respool if I get a nasty backlash. I mostly use braided for bass fishing Power Pro to be exact.
I would respool as needed. For the fact of fishing for enjoyment it isn't necessary to respool all that often. It really depends on the condition of the line and the receptivity of it. If the line is worn and has large loops from holding on the spool I will definately change the line.
It is a tough task to keep on when you have about 10 different rod/reel combo for multiple fishing scenario's, not counting all the back-ups.
Good luck this season, tight lines!
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Most of my fishing for smallmouths, walleye, panfish and stream trout involves light or ultralight spinning gear and 4 or 6 lb. test...These light lines seem more fagile and I respool every few fishing trips..
My "heavy" gear , for northern pike fishing and casting big stickbaits for big walleyes involves 10 pound test..I generally only respool that once a year ..
I fish a LOT of light, handtied hair jigs, and I've used mostly Trilene XL and my jigs seem to fish best with a limper line...
However, of late, I've been using bulk Ande...It doesn't fish as well as the Trilene, but it is cheaper and it seems very strong for it's labeled lb.test..
All my lake trout fishing in recent years has involved verticle jigging... For this I use a superbraid ( Spiderwire) with a 4 or 5 foot mono leader.. The nonstretch qualities of the superbraid are helpful in detecting strikes and getting good hooksets at depths of 100-130 feet, where I do much of my laker jigging...I seldom respool it, and I've never had the spiderwire break...
my spinning rod gets respooled inevery spring
baitcastor maybe every year and a half
my ultra light every 3-4 months(i use the reel for ice fishing)
i mostly use trilene XL
I change it out once a year, and try to stick with Suffix for most of my mono needs, but use Yo-Zuri Hybrid for my heavier jig and spinnerbait rods. I only use Power Pro braid, I have used it to long and know how good it is. Depending on what I am doing, I normall change lines twice a year, but have to respool with braid sometimes up to 4 times a year after clients get plenty of birds nests on the spinning reels. I used to change line out before every bass tournament, and still do the same for King Tournaments now.
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Hey Oneshot7...thanks for the heads up a few years ago on the Power pro..ALL my bass rods are loaded right now..
However..I do not like the Suffix..I always seem ot go back to good ole Trilene clear or Trilene green..I use it for open water bass..10 pound test..or crappie/ bluegill..6 lb..
I mostly fish Saddle Creek and it is thick with cat tails, hydrilla and lilly pads..for this Power Pro is second to none.
IMHO Suffix compared to Trilene..pros..and cons
Suffix ..cost a little more 8.00
mine gets abrasions when inspected carefully
yes..it isa little stronger
Coils up bad after about 7 bass trips on Baitcaster
more visable than Trilene
stiffer..goes through hook eye easier
Knots hold good
Trilene..inexpensive ..for such a great mono line..4.00
smooth casting
Trilene knot holds nicely
nearly invisable
rots quicker than Suffix..change in 6 months
breaks easier than Suffix..must be smart.[8D]..makes fishing exciting
Great open water bass or panfish
Cast farther than Suffix[8D]
How Many Respool?
