MCTFisher9120 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) When i get fishing line i almost always purchase a 300 yard spool of it, and this will do about 2 reels with 20+yards of line left over. I think next year i am going to get a 1000yard spool of fishing line, but what do you do with the extra line i have right now? Edited September 21, 2008 by Mike The Bass Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 If you don't plan on using it for anything you should be able to take it to the tackle shop in your area, they should be able to recycle that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hang pictures, tie up plants, leader material JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Great for hanging mobiles, making windchimes or repairing old mocassins. 12 lb Fireline is far superior to the thread the shoe factory uses or As Marko said, let the local tackle shop recycle it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I still have about 40 spools with small amounts of line on them. I packrat them, I'll figure something useful when I retire. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I use mine to snell hooks, make walleye spinners/worm harnesses, or drop it off at a line recycling depot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 On some reels I use it for a backing, just don`t usually need 120 yards of new line on most of my reels, a Salmon may spool you not much chance of a bass doing it. Pike or ski probably won`t either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Lots of great suggestions, but do you really want to purchase 1000 yards of line? I would never buy bulk like that unless I had 20 rods to spool and they all were used often. Also different lines for different applications, for example bass fishing in the slop and tubin for smallies require two different lines. Id suggest maybe a couple different tests in smaller packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I agree with Kemper. 1000yrds or line kinda gives you one option. I have 10 or 12 carp/match set-ups which covers every situation, if I were to buy 1000yrds, than I only covering one situation. Same with my bass, pike, muskie and walleye gear. Different line for different situations. Hope this helps, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Buy biodegradable line and just compost it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 use some for ice fishing. I buy 1000 yrd spool for my bait caster. I re spool them a couple time each year and the bulk line is usually ran out in 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've bought 2 large spools of Power Pro. 40lb for my baitcasters & 20lb for my spinners. In the long run it's a lot cheaper buying in bulk. These 1500' spools cost app. $110-120 bucks on eBay, but be very weary of knock off product. The store that I've been using on eBay for years is called HarleeRod. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Harringtona Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 heres an easy answer ... just give me the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Ever thought of finding a tackle store that sells bulk line, and spools up exactly the amout you need . . . . nothing wasted here? Out east . . . Gagnon's in Oshawa, & Tightlines in Pickering . . . . west . . Fishing Depot out near the airport (Ronson Drive) Hamilton . . Fishing World to name a few. Costs about the same, and nicely & evenly put on your reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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