How Do You Store A Monofilament Fishing Line?
Most fishers know that monofilament line degrades in quality. After a long time on a spinning reel, monofilament develops a permanent twist that interferes with casting. The difference in strength between a new line and one that stayed on the reel over the winter is often the difference between landing a fish and watching the line snap. Proper storage does make a difference in line quality and the correct storage method is simple. Buy new line. Avoid bargain bins and end-of-season specials which may have spent the summer on brightly lit store shelves. Exposure to light degrades the quality of monofilament fishing line by breaking up the long chains of molecules that give the line strength. UV light destroys line strength the fastest but even indirect light from an open window gradually weakens this type of fishing line. If storing line for use next year, start with new line. Place the line in a cardboard box and seal the box tightly with opaque packaging tape. Keeping all light out of
