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 How old is too old?
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06/27/15 10:44 PM
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Rockfisherman
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Rookie and getting my stuff ready to go to colorado.
How old is too old for fly line on a reel?
Many thanks
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 Re: How old is too old?
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06/27/15 11:22 PM
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My opinion only: If it has been well cared for and after cleaning and applying a little fly line dressing it stretches nicely and there are no cracks, particularly in the first 6 ft. then it is probably fine. Even if some cracks are found in the first foot or so it can likely be simply snipped off and a new loop installed. Having said that, considering the time and $ investment in the trip, if there is any doubt maybe a new line with the old line as a back up is a good idea. If it is a VERY old line, considering the pace of line technology maybe a new and improved version is available to boot. 
In this life there is fly fishing and tying...and then there is all that other stuff in between that doesn't matter.
Will
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Re: How old is too old?
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06/28/15 12:44 AM
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Thanks West
I think I am going to invest in some new line
Not worth it to jack up a day of fishing messing
With old line
PM me to let me know how it was!
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