Floating Fly Line Care

[Chromaflage]

I'd like to hear from some of you about how you clean your fly lines and what you use for fly line dressing.

Thanks,

CrF

[B-RUN STEELIE]

Thanks, was just wondering about this yesterday myself.

[Dragfreedrift]

me too! I have always just used a clean ,damp cloth w/ a bit of soap to pull my line through to clean it (dont know if this is really the right idea or not!!!). Would then rinse and dry it. As far as any dressing goes....have no idea what to use.


DFD

[Chromaflage]

Someone here has to have some input.... I know there are at least a couple other fly guys here.. :shrug: :grin:

CrF

[float2ber]

FEATHER-CRAFT FLYLINE CLEANER & DRESSING (formerly known as Lazer-Line-Speed
NOTICE: When Bob Clouser put on his fly tye & casting show here, he asked for something to clean his fly line with. After the casting show, he asked "WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT FLY LINE CLEANER?" I;VE NEVER USED ANYTHING AS SLICK! It was this stuff. Apply to the corner of a bandanna etc, and pull your fly line thru it, be it wet or dry! Cleans and resurfaces your flyline with each application. Lines shoot; thru the guides and float like new. For fresh and saltwater fly lines. $5.95
got it at www.feather-craft.com (http://www.feather-craft.com)

[mandinga]

I use these...super easy to use and it fits into my vest...I can clean my line while fishing!
http://www.theflyshop.com/images/p63/5474.gif

http://www.americanfly.com/assets/product_images/product/umpacc30495_220.jpg

[clacksteel]

CM- Where did you get that device?

[mandinga]

I bought mine from the fly shop...they are in redding.

you probably have one of their catalogs...and if you don't, you should get one.

[Chromaflage]

It looks like Cabelas has them too - 19.99 and includes the cleaning solution.

CrF

[mandinga]

there you go...It's real nice to have one of those especially if you have a bunch of different lines to clean...

:cheers:

[Chromaflage]

Thanks all for the input. I have fly-fished for about 30 years now and the only thing I've used is a damp, soft cloth to wipe down my line. Now that I have invested much money into several types of lines, I wand to make sure that I care for them properly to get the longest life out of them.

:cheers:

CrF

[Siwash]

I got one a lot like that, only it's plastic and cost about half as much. Been satisfied with it so far...

[Fly Fanatic]

While we are on the topic, about how often do you all clean you fly line?

[Chromaflage]

For me, it depends. I carry a cloth with me when I'm fishing. If I'm on a multi-day fishing trip, I might clean it as often as daily depending on the water and how much muck my line picks up. Or if my line doesn't seem to be floating as high as it should, I'll stop and clean at least the front 20-30 feet or so.

CrF

[**busyfishin**]

I use the Creek Company Grease lightning.

[frankenfish]

I rub a fish up and down the line.

[LunkerFish]

I rub a fish up and down the line.


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