Article Written by Andrew Ragas.
Between the demands of guiding and my own personal fishing time, a lot of wear and tear gets put on my vehicle, boats, and equipment throughout the year. Upkeep and maintenance of each is necessary in order for us to perform at a high level, and helps me avoid many problems that could happen in the future.
Whether you realize it or not, fishing line is the most critical link between the fish and you. The other items that get relied on are merely vehicles and tools to help you reach fish. The slightest fishing line imperfection, as a result of improper care, can mean catching fish or failure. Line failure is the most nightmarish of them all, and we’ve all experienced it in one way or another.
Many factors and possible events can lead to line failure. Laziness, neglect, and not being detail-oriented each contribute. Lack of maintenance is the biggest culprit of them all. Whether fishing braids, fluorocarbons, copolymers or monofilaments, each line type requires proper maintenance that includes spooling and storage in order to continue performing. These practices will also help prolong the shelf life of your favorite lines, and their continued performance.
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