PowerPro Spectra - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

grey zone · 05-25-2011, 11:12 AM

It depends on how much the line gets used, very hard to put a time frame on it. Dont worry about the line that never or seldom leaves the reel but keep an eye for wear on the line that is constantly going through the guides. A little fraying is going to happen but when you see a section that looks excessive get rid of it. As you slowly lose line to the point where its level on the spool is getting low just take the line off the reel add some backing and respool to the level you like. If you have a longer length of worn line, say 100yds, reverse the line so the fresh line that was on the bottom is now on the top. Generally I get 3-4yrs of almost weekly use before I reverse the line but I occasionally remove short pieces that show the most wear.

05-25-2011, 11:12 AM	#3
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	It depends on how much the line gets used, very hard to put a time frame on it. Dont worry about the line that never or seldom leaves the reel but keep an eye for wear on the line that is constantly going through the guides. A little fraying is going to happen but when you see a section that looks excessive get rid of it. As you slowly lose line to the point where its level on the spool is getting low just take the line off the reel add some backing and respool to the level you like. If you have a longer length of worn line, say 100yds, reverse the line so the fresh line that was on the bottom is now on the top. Generally I get 3-4yrs of almost weekly use before I reverse the line but I occasionally remove short pieces that show the most wear.