Can I safely use old "Trilene Big Game" mono line?
I found a new spool of 15# green "Trilene Big Game" mono
line in a tackle box. Is it safe to use it, or will this mono
deteriorate in the bottom of a tackle box over 5 or so years?
The tackle box was in an uncontrolled storage shed for
a few years.Gene |
GeneS
Jul 5
2004
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| I wouldn't safely use a new spool of that line off the shelf. That stuff is
horrible. IMO |
alwaysfishking
Jul 5
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| I've used it in heavier tests for flippin, never had a problem. Of course
I'm not fishin the bass-laden waters Randy is... As for 5 yr old mono, that's gutsy regardless of the type... Warren |
go-bassn
Jul 5
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| I use Big Game all the time, but if the storage gets hot in the summer, the
heat had probably ruined the line. I would not use it. Brad Coovert
2003 Angler of the Year, Greenfield Bassmasters
http://www.greenfieldbassmasters.com |
sweepers
Jul 5
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| What problems have you had with the Big Game? I've been using it for years and
have never had any problem. In fact, it's the only Berkley line I would ever
consider using. The 15# and 10# tests have never failed me in any situation. Brad Coovert
2003 Angler of the Year, Greenfield Bassmasters
http://www.greenfieldbassmasters.com |
sweepers
Jul 5
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| I was thinking about putting it on some old reels that
the grandkids will be using for perch & crappie. (I'm
replacing all my stuff with PowerPro 30# today:-) I tied a few different knots to see if the old Trilene
would easily break, and it "seems" to be as strong as new. Gene |
GeneS
Jul 5
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| I'm relatively sure those perch & crappie will have a hard time busting that
15# mono Gene... Warren |
go-bassn
Jul 5
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| I fish a lake that is loaded with sticks and rocks and that line does not |
alwaysfishking
Jul 5
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| I have some of the Yozuri Hybrid as well and I like it. I manage to get a deal
on it once in a while for about 1/2 price. As for the Big Game, I've never
really noticed it not holding up well, but I retie often, probably more than
necessary and regardless of line brand or type. Brad Coovert
2003 Angler of the Year, Greenfield Bassmasters
http://www.greenfieldbassmasters.com |
sweepers
Jul 6
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| Go figure huh |
alwaysfishking
Jul 6
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