AboutKit Belen Expertise I can help with tackle making questionsinshore/offshore fishing from trolling,drifting, bottom fishing,light to heavy stand up style fishing, SoCAl iron, japanese vertical jigging,surf/shore/rock fishing...done it all!!!
Been a Pro at one time and I used to produce my own lures for trolling and I tie my own jigs and flies as well. More importantly, I'm always glad to help.
Experience I was a professional guide and a tackle manufacturer, was taken under the wing of a retaired marlin skipper who showed me the ropes and later joined the tournament circuit in my country.
I have put those on hold to pursue a career in the corporate world, but I still fish regularly and make my own lures and flies...I get the chance to travel the world and fish all around. I have experience on making the most out of fishing situations like when you have to fish on boats that are not designed for sportfishing. I generally make things challenging just to see how things tick, along the way, you would be amazed at what you learn.
Education/Credentials I hold a Marketing Degree and am currently work for a hotel company in the eMarketing and Communications field, here in Dubai, UAE.
I had undergraduate studies in Business Administration, Psychology and Economics.
Expert: Kit Belen Date: 4/5/2008 Subject: Fishing Line
Question If fishing line has been on a reel for some time, is it still okay to use ie does it have a 'best before date'?
Answer Hi Mike,
This totally depends on what type of fishing line you have on your reel. If you have monofilament (nylon) and it has been subjected to heat, then it is ADVISED that you change it. Theres no absolute rule on this as people practice more of this because they dont want to risk the chance of losing a good fish.
Braided lines and other superlines dont rot and can therefore be kept on the reel for as long as they are in usable length.
