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Post by richarda on Apr 15, 2006 16:23:01 GMT -5
I feel I should clean my main fly line as it has had two very hard seasons use. Do any of you have any got tips as to the best way to do it? Should I get one of the treaments which are available for about £7 or has anyone got a good home made method?
Thanks for any tips.
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Post by Royvs on Apr 16, 2006 1:58:22 GMT -5
Tip I picked up on here...ArmorAll from any car accesory shop..brilliant.
Don't, however, do what a pal of mine did......used it on a sinker..turned it into a floater ;D
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 16, 2006 2:36:31 GMT -5
Yep, armour all...about £3.99 from any car accessory shop. Makes the line go out like lightening and takes all the dirt off. Superb.
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Post by Borodale on Apr 16, 2006 3:21:04 GMT -5
Hi all,
steve parton does a line cleaner for about £3.50 I think, that is really good and should give fairly good use. Have used it and it really works.(as does armorall!!)
Boro
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Post by mesajoe on Apr 16, 2006 3:52:07 GMT -5
I have used Loon Outdoor's Line Speed, which has been pretty good on floaters, but having read this thread I think I'll try Armor All.
What should you use on intermediates/sinkers? Just soft soap and water?
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Post by job67 on Apr 16, 2006 7:32:53 GMT -5
Another vote for Armorall. Got mine in Halfords and it works really well.
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Post by Countryboy on Apr 16, 2006 8:32:30 GMT -5
Tip I picked up on here...ArmorAll from any car accesory shop..brilliant. There were some concerns that Armorall damaged the coating on floaters  Not had the problem myself. Mind you I don't bother using it now  C.B  |
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Post by Tytelynes on Apr 16, 2006 8:44:00 GMT -5
Why the home brew? Armorall is water soluable. Tests I've read said any benefit gained from using it washes off in a short time. Save it for car interiors and spend the $3.00 on a real line dressing. A little goes a long, long way.
Most of the line manufacturers give advice on how to maintain their lines. Good lines are just too expensive to second-guess what to use on them. Some lines are made with a dry slickness, like SA lines with AST. I've had very good luck just wiping them down with the grey side of the SA/3M cleaning pad. It brings a brand new, DRY finish to the line.
A good dressing for non-AST lines is Glide. You apply it, let it 'kick' for afew hours then buff it a bit. It's work I know but well worth the effort.
The dressing I use sparingly because it can't be found in the States is by Snowbee. Man that stuff is slick! If not for one of the fine members here I would have never had a chance to try it!
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Post by Grommit on Apr 16, 2006 9:10:18 GMT -5
I'm with Tytelines here, Snowbee Line Slick I find very good
Always wash the line in a MILD detergent solution in LUKE WARM water so as not to damge the coating. Dry the line then apply some Line Slick to a cotton wool pad or piece of kitchen towel and pull the line through it to coat it
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Post by rivereden on Apr 16, 2006 11:21:43 GMT -5
I have around half a bottle spare if someone wants to try it. (Snowbee Line Slick ) that is.
First one to PM me can try it for free. ;D
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Post by rivereden on Apr 16, 2006 11:29:32 GMT -5
Okay guys stop it !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its gone Well worth trying. Let it dry for a while before buffing it up with a cloth and this should make it last a bit longer |
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Post by Countryboy on Apr 16, 2006 11:58:12 GMT -5
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Post by richarda on Apr 18, 2006 14:55:27 GMT -5
Thanks Guys for all your suggestions. Think I will try Snowbee product as there warehouse and shop is just down the road from me.
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Post by taffy on Apr 18, 2006 16:51:13 GMT -5
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Post by alan on Apr 18, 2006 18:10:01 GMT -5
For floating lines I would suggest the detergent followed by Michael Evans treatment. Cheaper than others mentioned here.
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