How long does braided line last?

[GlennB]

Hi all. I've been away from fishing, and AnglersNet, for 12 years (living abroad where the fishing was total rubbish) but now back in the UK and about to get back into it.

I've sorted my tackle and joined the local AA but the line on my reels is ancient. I've replaced the mono already but I'm reading mixed reports on how long braid lasts.

Just play safe and replace it anyway? It's 3 big reels and a lot of braid!

Cheers!

[Tigger]

You could tie the braid to a post or similar and walk it off, even if you just walk a hundred or so yards off, then make a few hard strikes and pulls.

Then as you walk back and wind the line back on make a few stops and test again?  At least it might give you an idea of wether it is rotted etc.

You could even attatch a decent weight and make some hard casts on a field or similar?

Just ideas for you Glenn .

[GlennB]

3 hours ago, Tigger said:

You could tie the braid to a post or similar and walk it off, even if you just walk a hundred or so yards off, then make a few hard strikes and pulls.

Then as you walk back and wind the line back on make a few stops and test again?  At least it might give you an idea of wether it is rotted etc.

You could even attatch a decent weight and make some hard casts on a field or similar?

Just ideas for you Glenn .

Good plan

[Ken L]

It's probably fine, but to be honest, it's so cheap now, I'd probably replace it anyway.

[Martin56]

you could even turn the Line Back to Front, there will be Line which has never been used where it's been tied to the reel spool & the used end then becomes "Backing".