How Long is Line's good for?

[RockyRaab]

I trim my braids back 10 feet or so before every season, but other than minor fraying due to casting or rocks, I don't see any signs of deterioration. I use a longer leader than usual, too. I start with 10 feet of Fluoro so I have a turn or two of that on the spool for each cast, which lessens any guide fray during the cast.

I love NanoFil, but it absolutely requires burr-free line guides. The slightest roughness or crack in a guide will frazzle Nanofil. If I see that happening, I replace the rod. (The old one is fine with mono or other kinds of braid.)

I'm curious about Berkely's new 5-carrier line and may give that a try, too. They also have a 9-carrier as their ultra-premium choice. Spendy.
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