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I have been using Trilene XL forever. This year I am having a problem with it fraying or delaminating. I spool this on a Shimano Sedona reel. I bought a 1000 yard spool of 6 lb and it happened to me twice then bought a 100yd spool of 4 lb and it also happened. I have never seen this happen. Is this my reel or is Trilene line getting bad?

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I havnt had any problems with the 10-12 lb but with the 8 lb clear I have similar complaints as you are describing.

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I suppose you could check the reel.. run a cotton q-tip over the lead edge of the spool and where the line goes through the roller bearing(especially this area.)

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I suspect a bad eyelet. Inspect all the eyelets on your rod for broken or chipped eyes. I had a rod do this to me as well and an insert had fallen out of the eyelet so it was rubbing on the metal. Replaced the rod and never had a problem since while still using the same line from the spool.

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I spooled up some fresh 8lb xl a couple weeks back, fished it a half dozen days with no prob.

Roller bearing or guides as mentioned above may be the issue.

Possible you lucked into a couple of bad batches maybe.

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As suggested, carefully examine your reel, especially at any point where the line touches the reel. Do the same with each line guide, especially the tip-top. I'll bet you find your problem.

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I suspect a bad eyelet. Inspect all the eyelets on your rod for broken or chipped eyes. I had a rod do this to me as well and an insert had fallen out of the eyelet so it was rubbing on the metal. Replaced the rod and never had a problem since while still using the same line from the spool.

I think this is the obvious answer. I had a similar situation and couldn't figure it out to save my life. Eventually I inspected the eyelets, and my tip-eyelet was cracked. Replaced it, and the problem was gone.

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Fellas, I truly do not mean to be a smart asp here, but can we all begin using the proper terminology for the various parts of a rod?

Eyelets= line guide; the top eyelet is called a tip-top. At the rear of a rod grip is a butt cap. Just ahead of the fore-grip (the one in front of the reel seat) is usually a hosel and it may have a small nylon or rubber or plastic "washer" like affair.

Sorry....but the eyelets thing has driven me nuts for decades......I just can't take it any more......ha ha ha ha ha ha.

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Eyelets eyelets eyelets eyelets eyelets.

My pole has these circles that stick out where the string goes through from the grabber-handle all the way to the tip of the stick. Me calls 'em eyelets.

eek

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I have seen the same problem before also and it was a bad EYELET.

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Eyelet my dog out to go doo-doo.

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Eyelet all walleyes under 14" go home to momma.

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Now I know how some teachers feel.

If you boys are ever under minor surgery you'd better hope the doctor says suture and not neuter.

Certain things just grate on a guy like finger nails on a blackboard and the "eyelets" thing is just one of them for me.

Remember.....it was in an effort to educate so when you are discussing rods you sound more intelligent and knowledgeable.

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Now I know how some teachers feel.

If you boys are ever under minor surgery you'd better hope the doctor says suture and not neuter.

Certain things just grate on a guy like finger nails on a blackboard and the "eyelets" thing is just one of them for me.

Remember.....it was in an effort to educate so when you are discussing rods you sound more intelligent and knowledgeable.

How does one "sound" more intelligent when there is no audio on this forum? If a tree falls in the forest............... Oh, never mind.

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I've always called them guides.........

But I gotta admit that EYELET has a nice ring to it wink

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My favorite show as a kid was Gilligan's Eyelet.

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Please. Do the country a favor and do NOT vote Tuesday

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called them guides also. tech data like this brings out the best in people ufatz... LOL if I started using eyelet I could say these guides on my poles are eyeguys eyelets. Igor might like that. smile

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Please. Do the country a favor and do NOT vote Tuesday

You can take a little ribbing can't you? I am poking as much fun at my own misuse of the word as I am at you for being a nomenclature zealot. If eyelet everyone who teased me get under my skin, I wouldn't be very happy.

And BTW, I will vote indeed. For constitutional conservative candidates wherever they appear on my ballot.

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now now igor.... be nice or eyelet the mods zap this thread

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he said "rods" uh uh uh, ... Beavis

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I know its only 3 pages but this is about as entertaining to read as the 20" box fan.

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now now igor.... be nice or eyelet the mods zap this thread

Sorry eyeguy. Eyelet myself get carried away.

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Eyelet the grill today for possibly the last time till spring.

Nothing better than burgers, dogs and football.

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okay boys....we've all had our fun. Now lets clear the way for more useful and productive dialogue.

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I'm truly interested to know if eurolarva discovered the cause of his problem. Trilene XL is a reliable product. I've used for years and years and never had an issue with it (aside from my aforementioned cracked eyelet), so I would be very surprised if there was some kind of quality issue.

If it isn't a nick, chip, or crack in one of his eyelets, I would be extremely surprised.

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Kind of hate to spoil the fun but it was the small hole at the very tip of the fishing pole. It was new and I guess I would never have guessed it was the problem. Was shocked to see how fast this thread grew. Last I looked there were four posts today three pages. Glad I did not mail the fishing line back to trilene. Thanks for the help and the entertainment.

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Kind of hate to spoil the fun but it was the small hole at the very tip of the fishing pole. It was new and I guess I would never have guessed it was the problem. Was shocked to see how fast this thread grew. Last I looked there were four posts today three pages. Glad I did not mail the fishing line back to trilene. Thanks for the help and the entertainment.

Just as I suspected. Exactly what happened to me. Irregularity in the tip eyelet will shred the line.

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