20Lb. BPS EXCEL Line

[DJD]

It's funny how we all have our favorites. I swear by excel and have for many years. I always figured it had alot of stretch compared to other lines.

[zx150]

I have never had a problem with it at all. I did hear that they changed who they get their line from so maybe that is the problem. I have not had to buy any in a while.

[Fntsyfbgod]

Bad batches of line exist like alot of things. People get news cars that arent right and I know someone who got a case of Yoohoo that wasnt right. I would definately get rid of any line off that spool. Good news is there is plenty of line out there.

[Tyme2fish]

Is this why my wife found a large spool of Excel in our yard while she was mowing grass?

I've gone ahead and spooled some on one of my baitcasters. I'll let y'all know how it performs.

[DJD]

I have never had a problem with it at all. I did hear that they changed who they get their line from so maybe that is the problem. I have not had to buy any in a while.

Great point Ryan I haven't purchased any in awhile either. Man I hope they didn't mess it up. Been using it for over 10 years now.

[Jabbo]

I agree it Stinks!
I love the Suffix lines. They are awesome and like you, have never broken a fish off. (I re-tie a lot no matter what line I'm using). Small nick or rough area in the line gets a new knot!!

[twise7]

I prefer Stren mono over BPS - much more reliable and durable. Oddly enough, it's the exact opposite when it comes to Flouro.

[striperjoe]

Have used Excel for years on Downriggers, Planer's and bottom for Stipers
and have had Great Durability from the Excel brand of line.

[Les Young]

It's either crappy line I've gotten both times or my partner & I have some h*ll of a hooksets. Maybe I don't know my own strength. lol

[DJD]

It's either crappy line I've gotten both times or my partner & I have some h*ll of a hooksets. Maybe I don't know my own strength. lol

Man you never know...could be the line, hookset motion, rod eyes or fishing conditions? You been lifting weights?