Some may have a moral objection to this, but I must confess I am not mono-ogamous - I have been having an affair with braided line for the last few 5-6 years and in my heart do truly love both….
Without getting into a debate merits of one brand over another I am curious if anyone has any tips for reviving the float of tired braid – the current braid I am using used to literally dance on the surface but now seems to submerge itself just below the surface layer and cling tight. I used to be able to lift my line, now I have to literally rip it from the surface.
Anyone got any tips on re-floating tired braid? This line is beginning to try my patience - do I need to just kick this spool to the curb and take up with a younger model? I don’t want to just give up, and will try anything to restore the love…..
Please advise
SRM
refloating tired braid
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SkyRiverMan
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Re: refloating tired braid
Fly line dressing? Or just buy new stuff.
Tom.
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Re: refloating tired braid
Or you could buy new stuff for the floating and shallow lures, then use the old stuff for deep lures like jigs.
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Bodofish
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Re: refloating tired braid
Some of the new super line...... braid of one type or another. Some of the new coated braids are pretty good. At under $20 to spool a reel, I'd just replace the old stuff. I love braided line!
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4steelhead
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Re: refloating tired braid
Try floating fly line wax. It works well for me.
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FinChaserNW
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Re: refloating tired braid
If it's for a float line, I would just re-spool with some new stuff. Or like others have said, hit it with fly line floatant. Won't last too long, but it works. If you are using this line for throwing spinners, spoons, or twitching jigs, I prefer a braid that has a few seasons on it. A three year old spool of soft power pro is my preferred line for tossing gear. Especially this time of year when throwing to Coho in the timber.
Best regards, Scott
Best regards, Scott