2187, RE: Question on Life Expectancy of Spectra-Braid Lines
Posted by Fishslayer, Thu Feb-10-05 08:41 PM
To my knowledge nobody knows for sure how long it lasts. I would keep it away from sunlight & ozone, tho.
Swimbait, Spectra is notorious for all the features you mention, particularly the poor knot strength. Spectra usually tests closer to it's label rating than monos. If you're used to 15# P-line or Izor then the 15# Spectra will break at significantly less pressure.
Personally, the only use I have for Spectra as a main line is rockfishing. For everything else it is there as backing.
I saw a Spectra backlash on a baitcaster once. It was ugly...
Fishslayer
|