Using old Flourocarbon? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 08-06-2015, 09:57 PM

Ask yourself this question:

Do I want to use 15year old line when I hook my trophy fish or my first tuna on my kayak? If you're willing to take that chance go for it. I've purchased 3-4 spools of Flourocarbon this year.........why? Because I don't want to take that chance.

T-Rex · 08-06-2015, 11:11 PM

Take a few feet and test it on a spring scale to see what the breaking point is. I have some 15 year old 20# carbonpro fluoro that has turned to junk over time and breaks at about 10#. With conditions the way they are, it's not worth taking a chance on losing the fish of a lifetime. Typically my new Seaguar goes to its rated test without breaking.

HobieScot · 08-07-2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

Take a few feet and test it on a spring scale to see what the breaking point is. I have some 15 year old 20# carbonpro fluoro that has turned to junk over time and breaks at about 10#. With conditions the way they are, it's not worth taking a chance on losing the fish of a lifetime. Typically my new Seaguar goes to its rated test without breaking.

I did a few quick tests and it seemed to be functioning like normal. I'll do some real tests over the weekend with a scale and post the results

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taggermike · 08-07-2015, 07:21 AM

I've heard that fluoro holds up very well over time. Add that to the price and it makes since to use it. On the other hand, if you hook a 40 lb yt or white sea bass on it you'll be worrying about the line the whole time. If it passes the scale test I'd say use it tho. Mike

JohnMckroidJr · 08-07-2015, 01:06 PM

Flouro is rediculously expensive. If it passes your knot tests, use it !

HobieScot · 08-07-2015, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Ask yourself this question:

Do I want to use 15year old line when I hook my trophy fish or my first tuna on my kayak? If you're willing to take that chance go for it. I've purchased 3-4 spools of Flourocarbon this year.........why? Because I don't want to take that chance.

That's exactly why I picked up a new spool of 30# yesterday

I agree with you. It's not worth taking a chance at loosing the fish of a lifetime! If I'm fighting a tuna for 30 plus minutes and it pops off then I find it's because the old flouro busted I'd be pissed!

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08-06-2015, 09:57 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Ask yourself this question: Do I want to use 15year old line when I hook my trophy fish or my first tuna on my kayak? If you're willing to take that chance go for it. I've purchased 3-4 spools of Flourocarbon this year.........why? Because I don't want to take that chance. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-06-2015, 11:11 PM	#2
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Take a few feet and test it on a spring scale to see what the breaking point is. I have some 15 year old 20# carbonpro fluoro that has turned to junk over time and breaks at about 10#. With conditions the way they are, it's not worth taking a chance on losing the fish of a lifetime. Typically my new Seaguar goes to its rated test without breaking. __________________

08-07-2015, 07:21 AM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I've heard that fluoro holds up very well over time. Add that to the price and it makes since to use it. On the other hand, if you hook a 40 lb yt or white sea bass on it you'll be worrying about the line the whole time. If it passes the scale test I'd say use it tho. Mike

08-07-2015, 01:06 PM	#5
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,985	Flouro is rediculously expensive. If it passes your knot tests, use it !