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Feb. 19, 2024

76. Cleaning Your Fly Fishing Gear

76. Cleaning Your Fly Fishing Gear
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In this podcast episode, David gives tips on cleaning your fly fishing gear. Now is a great time to clean your gear in preparation for peak fishing season.

Episode Highlights:

Rod Maintenance:

  • Cleaning rod eyes with a Q-tip
  • Tips for cork handles

Reel Cleaning:

  • Preventing drag issues
  • Grease between spool and reel

Fly Line Cleaning:

  • The importance of the first 10 feet
  • Using dressing and dry fly floatant
  • Checking for line damage

Saltwater Flies Check: 

  • Maintaining optimal performance


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As always: Take somebody fishing, teach them how to fish, teach them the right way… and don’t forget to teach them how to clean their gear if you get a chance.


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