second hand braid ????
See a lot of "for sale" stuff here and i like going through the forum to be honest. but when ppl are selling a reel and say "but I paid $100 for the braid alone" and "only used the braid 2 times" it sounds strange to say the least.
I have no problem with buying a second hand reel or rod but if I did then the first thing I would do is rip the line off and bin it. surely it's just a consumable.
Would anyone here actually buy a second hand reel and not respool it? for me, line on a reel adds zero value. just like when you are at the shop getting your new reel spooled and you step in and say "sorry and no offence but I'd like to tie the knot for the spool and backing thanks" (I can live with it if MY knot pulls but just cant if it pulls and someone else has tied it)
just don't think I could handle loosing that "FOALT" cos I didn't put line I could trust on my reel
Is it just me, am I being wasteful?
Faulkner Family
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second hand reel, yes but as
second hand reel, yes but as mentioned dispose of the line as you dont know the history unless its someone you know and trust. could be damaged 50mtrs in or could be a lot lighter than mentioned
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
scotto
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Baby horse?
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D_d_001
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FOALT
Fish Of A Life Time
scotto
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OMG
IDSTOCBGO (I Didn't See That's One Coming, But Good One)
D_d_001
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guess i asked for that
guess i asked for that deraillment
:)
Versus
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I wouldn't consider any braid
I wouldn't consider any braid on the reel as being a factor in the price you'd pay for a second hand reel. But, if it is in good condition and decent quality, then why not? I've bought a couple reels second hand and have kept the braid that they came with as they seem fine to me.
I've had reels spooled at shops before, and I definately let them tie it. Probably because i expect they'll do a better job then me anyway (the benefits of shopping at 'real' fishing shops!).I dont have alot of money though and i'm not much of an expert, so thats probably why I do what i do.
p.s your quote line suggests you spend too much on fishing haha
TheJettyRat
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I would change the line
I would change the line because not knowing the full history I would only trust what I have put on there myself.
allrounder
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If its good quality braid it doesnt need replacing
worst case you just reverse it.
So tell me have you got your info from years on the water or hours on the internet?
catchalittle
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Have bought a couple of
Have bought a couple of second hand high end spin reels and have re spooled them myself but also bought a tyrnos 30 that had near new 80 lb tuffline on it which is a lot of line to replace it looked in good condition and has caught me a few serious fish so far
Nathan