Fly Fishing Line
Care and Maintenance

It is important to keep your fly fishing lines clean and in good condition. Keeping your fly lines clean will make them last longer.

Floating fly lines have a special coating that helps it repel water. When the fly line gets dirty it ability to repel water diminishes and the line will begin to sink. By keeping them clean this will insure that they float as they were designed to do and this will extend the life of the line. Clean lines will cast better. Here is one of the best ways to keep your Fly Fishing Lines Clean

Never store your fly lines in hot places. In the summer months it is not a good practice to leave your fly lines or any of your fly fishing gear in the hot trunk of a car.

Keep things like suntan lotion, insect repellents and any other kinds of lotions from getting on your fly line. These things will greatly reduce the life of your fly fishing lines.

When cleaning your fly lines take the time to inspect them closely for defects like cracks. If the line is damaged now is the time to replace it. We found some of the best selection of Fly Fishing Lines Here.

In Summary:

Never store your fly fishing lines and other fly fishing gear in hot places. Keep chemicals like sunscreens, insect repellents etc. from getting on your line. Keep your floating fly lines clean so that they will continue to float and cast well. Always when cleaning your lines inspect them for cracks or any other damage.