James RickardHow to store fishing line
December 24th 2010 06:42
You know how it is. Maybe you're out there shopping on your own or maybe you've been roped into a day of shopping with your wife or mother. Take it from one who knows, one is as bad as the other. But, suddenly things look brighter.
Down one of the aisles you see a display featuring fishing line at prices too good to pass up. Before you start loading up the shopping cart, logic kicks in and you ask yourself, "How much line does a guy need?"
Then, rationalization kicks in. "I'll buy it now and use it later," you think.
About now is when the mental argument starts. "What if the line goes bad?"
I'm still using line I bought a couple years ago. Plus, I've pick up some more along the way so, if there wasn't some way to keep line from going "bad" I'd be up the creek.
Make no mistake about it, the technological advances in fishing line over the past few decades are staggering. However, you still have to take some steps to maintain the quality of those lines. Rest assured, it's just common sense.
Down one of the aisles you see a display featuring fishing line at prices too good to pass up. Before you start loading up the shopping cart, logic kicks in and you ask yourself, "How much line does a guy need?"
Then, rationalization kicks in. "I'll buy it now and use it later," you think.
About now is when the mental argument starts. "What if the line goes bad?"
I'm still using line I bought a couple years ago. Plus, I've pick up some more along the way so, if there wasn't some way to keep line from going "bad" I'd be up the creek.
Make no mistake about it, the technological advances in fishing line over the past few decades are staggering. However, you still have to take some steps to maintain the quality of those lines. Rest assured, it's just common sense.
Just like medicines, the best and easiest thing you can do to insure the quality of your line is store it in a cool dry place--not the trunk of your car or the back of a pick-up truck. To get to your favorite spot, ya gotta do what ya gotta do but, for long term storage, forget these places!
Another place you don't want to keep your line is in the garage. If you have a spotless garage, it's probably okay but oil and gasoline fumes create havoc on line!
Store fishing line in a place where it won't be subjected to temperature and light extremes. That may mean the same closet as your coat but, that can be further impetus to keep your equipment clean.
Line companies don't go the trouble and expense of packaging just to attract buyers. Cardboard and cellophane are going to help protect your investment.
Finally, don't forget sandwich bags and aluminum foil. These items, found in most kitchens, can go a long way in stopping exposure to light and/air.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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