Line dressing or treatment
snowman
Posted 6/7/2025 6:38 AM (#1034030)
Subject: Line dressing or treatment




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I have never bothered trying any of the different line dressings or treatments. Anyone have any experience with any of the different products? I think it would be worth the added expense if it extends the life or performance of line. Looking for opinions, thanks in advance.
oconesox
Posted 6/8/2025 1:56 PM (#1034032 - in reply to #1034030)
Subject: RE: Line dressing or treatment





Posts: 290


Location: Oconomowoc, WI
I’ve had Blakemore Reel Magic on fluorocarbon and mono, and it seems to help a bit with memory control. Have never used it with braid for Muskies.

Andy
OH Musky
Posted 6/9/2025 4:21 PM (#1034043 - in reply to #1034030)
Subject: Re: Line dressing or treatment




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Location: SW Ohio
I've heard of using a bow string wax on braid, especially for fishing in cold weather. Not sure if it helps but I'll try it on a couple of reels this fall. Think I still have some in my archery bench downstairs.
chuckski
Posted 6/10/2025 10:24 AM (#1034049 - in reply to #1034030)
Subject: Re: Line dressing or treatment




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Location: Brighton CO.
I've used line cleaner on a fly rod.
Ogandrews
Posted 6/13/2025 7:26 AM (#1034084 - in reply to #1034030)
Subject: Re: Line dressing or treatment




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Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
I’ve used kvd line treatment for years now. Always use it on floro when I’m winter time fishing for smallmouth or trout. Last few years I have used it when I get new line on my musky stuff, seems to help soften up new braid. For newer line I just use a handful of sprays on the spool the night before I go out, once the line is broken in I don’t use it anymore