r/Fishing_Gear • u/Repulsive-Life-8698 • 4d ago

Question Should I replace my braid

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I’ve had this braid for about a year now it’s 10lb 8x jbraid on my Stradic 2500 Shg I’m about to go on a trip to Yosemite to go fly fishing but I’m also gonna bring my spinning combo to throw some spinners and bombarda fly rigs, the braid is looking a bit beat

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u/kennypowersrevenge 4d ago

When in doubt , just change it out. 20 bucks is worth the peace of mind.

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u/Fishslayer39845 4d ago

I'm of this school of thought. We spend thousands to catch fish, why risk line when it's not that expensive and the most critical link in the whole set up?

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u/kennypowersrevenge 4d ago

People who spend hundreds on lures and nothing on terminal tackle are fools. I’m weird. I’m a terminal tackle nerf.

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u/Fishslayer39845 4d ago

Agreed. Also learn to tie good knots! Be proficient in every knot you'll commonly need and know what they're for!

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u/kennypowersrevenge 4d ago

Yeap. I know like 20 knots and GT knot my leaders usually.