WebFreeman Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 My weight forward line is slowly turning into a sink-tip. Can it be saved or do I need to replace it? “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau Visit my web site @ webfreeman.com for information on freelance web design.
Terry Beeson Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 What brand is it? How old is it? How much fishing has it been through? Have you ever cleaned it or conditioned it? Several questions need answering before a definative answer. Many lines can be "salvaged" if not too old and "worn out."... Kind of like old men... (No comments, Mrs Ducky... ) TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
WebFreeman Posted February 6, 2007 Author Posted February 6, 2007 I'll have to check the brand (it's at home, I'm pretending to work). It's old--14 years. Been used probably 40 times (probably less, I'm ashamed to say. Never cleaned, other than wiping the gunk off w/ my hands. “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau Visit my web site @ webfreeman.com for information on freelance web design.
Terry Beeson Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Well, 14 years is old for a fly line, but not using it that much it would be worth a couple of attempts at CPR... 1. Wash the line in warm soapy water. Use a mild soap as some will take more than just the dirt off the surface. 2. Wipe it dry with a soft clean cloth. 3. Apply some line conditioner. Scientific Anglers has a kit that includes the pad to apply the conditioner. You don't want to soak the line, just a thin film of it will do. There are other brands as well. See your local fly shop. Of course, I've heard the "big secret" is that Armour-All will work... but I've not tried this. Just make sure when you are done, the surface of the line is dry. And if it is a "dry slick" feel, you probably have a good line again. If cleaning doesn't help, it's time for a new line... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
mizzouflyfisher Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 I just the tip is sinking, you can cut off a couple of feet. 14 years is rather old and I imagine a large portion of the line is cracked from being dried out. At that point, there's not much you can do. Mizzouflyfisher
MrsDucky Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 What, me make a comment, Terry? I think you said it all! I can bring home the trout...fry it up in a pan...and never let you forget I caught it! 'Cause I'm a woman!
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