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Shelf life of line?

#1 Post by paul skelly »

Hi all just want to know does anyone know the shelf life of mono line?
I bought a big bulk spool 8000m or so and now am thinking by the time I get through it all it might be useless ?
Any info would be great
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#2 Post by Preston »

Ive a bulk spool of berkely big game bout five years and have it on two spinning reels and no problem yet.
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#3 Post by willie bendit »

keep it out of direct sunlight, have a couple of bulk spools for over two years ...no problems so far.
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#4 Post by paul mason »

UV light and extreme temperature will render mono useless. If its kept in a stable environment in the dark it should be fine for years.
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#5 Post by paul skelly »

Thanks lads that's the answer I was looking for :mrgreen:
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#6 Post by eoghanb »

I heard of wrapping the spool in tin foil,which would keep out the light I suppose
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#7 Post by Jayball10 »

eoghanb wrote:I heard of wrapping the spool in tin foil,which would keep out the light I suppose
Would that not increase the heat though? Not being smart, just curious.
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#8 Post by dmc17 »

Jayball10 wrote:Would that not increase the heat though?
I don't think it would to be honest. I'd imagine if you leave it somewhere cool you'd be fine
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Re: Shelf life of line?

#9 Post by roger de dodger »

paul mason wrote:UV light and extreme temperature will render me useless. If kept in a stable environment in the dark i should be fine for years.

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