Mono lines and pre-soaking

[InteraX]

I've bought myself one of the new Reel Rapz at the Big One. It seems like a great idea if it does what it says on the tin (makes monos much more supple and heavier), but there are a few questions I have that you outstanding gent might be able to help me with.

Firstly, does soaking a line affect it's diameter or breaking strain in any way?

Secondly, does a soaked line cast any further/differently to an unsoaked line?

Looking at The Tackle Box line tests and the stated line strength, I'm guessing those are based on dry lines. Does anyone know if breaking strength has been compared when dry vs when soaked?

[yonny]

1 hour ago, InteraX said:

Firstly, does soaking a line affect it's diameter or breaking strain in any way?

If it does, it will be negligible imo mate.

1 hour ago, InteraX said:

Secondly, does a soaked line cast any further/differently to an unsoaked line?

A wetted (not soaked) line will cast further as there's less friction on the rings. I honestly have no idea if a soaked line would cast further.... the extra weight might offset the reduction in friction.🤷‍♂️

[Golden Paws]

I also thought that although mono does absorb moisture if soaked, it dries out again and pretty well reverts back to it's original state. It definitely makes it easier to spool up and is worth doing. If you are going for the big chuck, it's probably worth pouring a bit of water over the spool or alternatively do a couple of test casts to get it properly wetted before going for the big one. 

[elmoputney]

If you don't soak your line Vs once it's been in the water for a while it just seems to cast better, wrap better and sink better once it's wet. I saw those things at the Essex carp show, good idea but not for me at that price, they were pricey I thought.

I did use some sweatbands for a while that I would soak but I left them in the car or somewhere once and didn't bother doing them again.