Quote Originally Posted by Buckrub View Post
I can either use Hi Vis line or I can take along a 10 year old on every trip to tie on my hooks when I break off.

I have Stren Hi Vis Gold monofilament, and it breaks off easily when it gets old. So I went to P-line Premium (per advice on here) and it is now breaking off a lot. I bet I broke off 12 times Wednesday, just because I was fishing in a newly downed green tree!!!!! So, I doubt any line works. They all work well when new! But I can't find one that lasts a year. I hate braid, but I may have to go to it. If I can't bite off the line with my teeth, what the heck good is it anyway???
Where are you storing your line (& reels) when not fishing with them ?? I've got spools of line that are over 20 yrs old, and still good ... they stay in my fishing equipment closet (climate controlled). Sunlight &/or heat will degrade mono over a fairly short period of time. That's why line & spooled reels shouldn't be kept in your vehicle or boat or tacklebox for extended periods of time.

As for biting the line ... an el cheapo pocket knife will take care of that, and probably save you a few trips to the dentist. A pair of Childs Size Fiskar Scissors (<$3 @ WM) is your best friend, when it comes to cutting braid. Just don't go grabbing it, wrapping it around your hand, & pulling on it to free a snagged jig ... it'll cut you quick !! Best to have a towel or dowel rod to wrap braid around, for that situation. It'll cut cork & foam rod handles, too ... so I don't recommend trying to use them, either. I know all this from experience ... having used PowerPro 10/2 braid for several years !!

... cp