How often do you replace your wind-on's

pelagic predator · 03-02-2007, 03:48 PM

How often do you replace your wind-on's?

JupiterSailfish · 03-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Whenever they get a big nick in it or frayed too much.

Tuna Devil · 03-02-2007, 04:15 PM

What's a wind on?

Uncle Buck · 03-02-2007, 04:16 PM

Like Jup said... Definately whenever there is damage. Cuts, nicks, abrasions. But for general maintenance, every 3-4 months depending on how much you're using 'em. (I've been swording for just over a year now, and I'm on my 4th set of wind-ons.) Prior to a big tournament is a good time to change too. Also consider cutting off a few feet or more of your mainline, and tie a new bimini twist or splice a new loop.

Relentless33 · 03-02-2007, 04:36 PM

I guess I should take the first set off of the reels soon.

just2fish · 03-02-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Relentless33

I guess I should take the first set off of the reels soon.

i think you should look real close at the serve where the H/C is finished to the mono. i've seen them start to fail where the mono leaves the finish wrap from the H/C.

Relentless33 · 03-02-2007, 10:09 PM

We have a good chafe on one where the guest onboard couldn't understand how to keep the line level.

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Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,169	I guess I should take the first set off of the reels soon. __________________

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Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,169	We have a good chafe on one where the guest onboard couldn't understand how to keep the line level. __________________

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JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 586	Whenever they get a big nick in it or frayed too much.

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