When do you replace your braid?

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Iceman

I used to use, 30, then 40, then 50, too many line failures in the middle of the fish running. Settled on 65# have not had a loss since.

I also only use 65 pound braid. Easier to manage, easier to cast. I mean come on guys, most of your reels are set up to wind on monofilament. And with 65lb braid being the equivalent to 16-17 mono, why would you not put that on. Unless your targeting marlin or YFT you do not need 350 yards of spectra and if I had to guess I would say your bottom half of the spool never gets used. Just the top 1/2 and when you change line, you change the whole spool. You see what I'm getting at. On a low pro or smaller bass reel I guess I could understand a little more. But there is no need for 30-40 lb braid on any conventional reel. Especially if your argument is line capacity.

To answer the OP, I fish frequently and only change every 2-3 season. (If needed)

[h2ofishfo]

I go full spool of 65# then get it flipped when it starts to have heavy fray spots at squidco Joey will do it for free atleast he does it for me for free

[easyday]

Originally Posted by h2ofishfo

I go full spool of 65# then get it flipped when it starts to have heavy fray spots at squidco Joey will do it for free atleast he does it for me for free

I do the same thing when my braid Starts to look sad(it takes a while) then I flip it. and I also learned 65lb braid is basically what I run with on everythig.

[Cadillyak]

65lb braid all my serious reels. Strong enough for what I target and haven't had to change it out yet. (3seasons). 30lb braid on my spinning reels used on my float tube or while shore fishing.

[skrilla]

When breakage becomes common. I went 11 years on the same braid backing ( transfered it to 4 different reels during its service ) before chucking it. I've also changed out braid after 1 season. It just depends, if it still works use it.