Bass Pro Shops® Excel® Monofilament Line Jumbo Spools
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Excel is soft, smooth, and limp, allowing for long casts. Limited stretch and high-impact shock strength, so there are no surprises when you set the hook.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by MaxZmus Best Value
Back in 1994 I purchased a 9,000 yard spool of 6lb test Bass Pro Shops Excel line in the green color. I remember using the line on every outting and had great success. Then I graduated highschool and went on to college and so forth. During this time I had not fished. Fast forward to 2006 I later found this old spool and thought what the heck I'll give it a shot and if it breaks on knots and casts then I'll just toss it in the garbage. Much to my surprise the line held up just as strong as it did the day I got it. I found this spool sitting in my tool shed where it gets very hot during the summers and we all know that heat and fishingline don't mix. Of course the line was stored in the cardboard box that it originally came in but we're talking about 12 years in storage. I've tried many lines in the past and I'm still currently experimenting with other brands. Names like Pline, Maxima, Ande, suffix, Trilene, Izorline, even over seas brand like Dam. These lines have been purchased long after I've forgotten about the Excel and the only brand that comes close in durability over time would be p-line cxx-xtra strong. If you haven't tried it give it a shot. Overall, I'm not saying Excel is the strongest line out there but if I were to rate it it would be like this.
Knot Strength: 4/5 *When compared to more expensive brands.
Break Strength: 4/5 *When compared to more expensive brands.
Memory: 5/5 *When compared to any brand.
Castability: 5/5 *When compared to any brand.
Abrasion: 4/5 *This is expected of line that is this soft and castable.
Durability: 5/5* This is where the line really shines.
There is no other line that I've used out there that has maintained all of it's original chracteristics over a long period of time. Bass Pro Shops Excel is definitely one of the best value out there.
May 13, 2006
Rated 4 out of 5 by Curmudgeon So far great
Tried this mono for the price. Have used it on two spinning reels as of now and have found it to be just as good as the name brands. Only gave 4 stars because it has yet to be tested on a large fish.
April 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by hubb702 Great Line
I have tried about every fishing line on the market and pound for pound the best line for your dollar!!! Does have some memory but what mono doesn't. Get this line you won't be disappointed!
March 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JONEZY74 Great Line Great Price!!!!!!!!
Love this mono line. For the price you cannot beat. Very strong, very little memory and again the price you cannot beat.This is the only mono i use.
March 21, 2013
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I looked at my 1500 yd spools and can't find one. I always write the dates on my spools when I buy them. I have also found, kept indoors, this line has a tremendous usable shelf life.
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Not that I can see! I don't know that any line maker does that.
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No,but...I had some 8lb test that was left in my basement for 6 years,I stripped off the first 2 layers and the rest broke at 14 lb settings...I am very impressed, cant beat the price and value.Answers
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In my opinion, this would be an average to low stretch for a normal mono line. Especially for the price. If you are looking for a true low stretch, go with a braid or copolymer like Fireline or Spiderwire. Not recommending the brands, just a type of line.
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has some stretch .is the only line i use for all my fishing.i have used a slew of mono and there's none beter than the bp line.
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this is a typical mono line, which will stretch as you would expect normal mono to. i like using the lower # tests (4, 6) for panfishing. that's where these jumbo spools come in handy, especially if you're filling up spare spools. i probably go thru more line panfishing than anything else. and saving a few bucks on line definitely helps. don't forget to use some reel magic on your line the night before a trip. makes the line nice and limp and reduces memory.Answers
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Mono sat on spools for a couple of weeks before I managed to get out. Very low memory so far (about 3 weeks).A:
Well, in general I would say no. However, if you leave it spooled for 6 months without use it may may appear a little curly without any tension on it...Answers
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Yes is very easy to manage.!
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Yes, Definetly!!
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Monofilament is great for power styles of fishing (such as cranking) because of it's stretching ability. It helps to compensate for short striking fish on lures and hard hook sets because it allows for a split-second longer of a hook set. Try lighter line to get the bait deeper or use heavier line to help the bait float higher in the water column (depending on what you are trying to mimic).Details:
I will be using it for Specks and Reds.Answers
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I use it in saltwater, but I don't do much of it. It would be comparable with any other mono. I recommend a leader. The water itself won't hurt the line at all. If abrasion is your ? I would try something a little more tough.
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i guess you could but i don't go saltwater fish but once a year last year i went on a charter boat in fort walton florida on vacation and they were using ande and they have cought some HUGE fish so i recomed using andeA:
The old line was great stuff and I would use it anywhere. I just spooled with "new" 6 lb and it lays on the water like a slinky and springs off the reel. I am tossing it.A:
We have had great fishing with excell in both salt and fresh...........the fish in pic's came out of Puget Sound, on this line in either 12 or 30 lb.Images for this Answer
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I use it as my primary line when fishing the Florida keys. After trying several different lines, I have always come back to Excel mono as my first choice, not because of price, but performance, as line would be a terrible thing to try and save money on.A:
Yes, that is my main location of useAnswers
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EC12 would be the clear 1500 yd spool of ExcelA:
Just call and talk to any of the operators.......they are all helpful and nice. They will help to get you the color you want.A:
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I have used excel for years after reading the reveiws i'm not sure i should purchase several new spools this year
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If you are comparing it to other more expensive line I think you will be satisfied with the performance that you will get as I have been.A:
I buy enough line at a given time to be used in a 2 year period. I note the date of purchase on each spool I get and attempt to use it all in that timeframe. Mono does seem to generate line memory as it ages and I have been told becomes more brittle as well. Neither, good characteristics for hooking and landing fish!A:
I have also used Excel for many years. I use pretty much all line sizes for various applications from 6lb to 25lb test . I have never had a problem with any of those issues.I will continue to use excel in the future.A:
Dont buy it. Get a different line.
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Yes,I still love it it!!!A:
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When I purchase EXCEL (1500 yd spools) I mark the month/year on the inside of the flap. This way I know when I purchased it. I found some 4lb in the garage and used it last week. I couldn't tell it from the line I purchased last month. Keep it dry and out of the sun and you won't have a problem.
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The new stuff I just baught is not smooth and has quit a bit of memoryA:
As long as you purchase the line that hasNew Formula on the box you should be OK.
If it doesn't say that, from my experience stay away from it.
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I recieved this Years order of excel a couple weeks ago and it seems as great as ever...I'd say go for it coach...
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Strong, soft and supple as ever.Answers
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I do not know but I thought it might be by Stren
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I believe it is made in China - a lot of their products are made in China.A:
Have not used this product as of today. Reason is I had just replaced all the line on my reels prior to receiving this line. I will be replacing two reels in the near future and will send you my feelings on the line if it's still possible to do so.A:
Produced in the USA and spooled in China.A:
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exel is produced in ChinaA:
Like most other products since the trade agreements, not in the USA, I think the label says made in China
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it was formerly made in USA,But now made in China
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excell used to be made in the good'ol U.S.A. but the new stuff is made in chinaA:
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