The older monofilament line that I use for leader material tends to hold a lot of memory. To loosen it up, I soak the entire spool of line in shampoo and very warm water for at least eight hours – sometimes longer if necessary. Any brand of shampoo will work.
– Ed Matthews, Texas City, Texas
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