Davy gave me a good reason to keep my old DT lines that I have been trimming back due to cracks and abrasions near the leader connection.
I thought it might be nice to get experts opinions and recommendations on how to keep a floating line riding and then any uses for them when they are worn out? I am sure there are fixes for sinking lines also.
Here are some of my questions and fixes but I am not an expert and I would like to hear better ideas.
How to mend a new line that has been cut by tippet? I have used superglue but that makes the area very rigid.
To keep factory loops on a fly line or replace with a new connection to enhance flotation?. I always cut my loops off.
What it the best fly line dressing to enhance flotation at the connection? ie Muscalin or Payette Paste. I use Payette because it won't melt in hot temps in my vest.
How do you know when a fly line is worn out? I look at cracks in the finish and the roughness of a line. Can you dress the entire line to keep it fishable and if so with what?
I am sure that there are other questions missed.
Rick
I thought it might be nice to get experts opinions and recommendations on how to keep a floating line riding and then any uses for them when they are worn out? I am sure there are fixes for sinking lines also.
Here are some of my questions and fixes but I am not an expert and I would like to hear better ideas.
How to mend a new line that has been cut by tippet? I have used superglue but that makes the area very rigid.
To keep factory loops on a fly line or replace with a new connection to enhance flotation?. I always cut my loops off.
What it the best fly line dressing to enhance flotation at the connection? ie Muscalin or Payette Paste. I use Payette because it won't melt in hot temps in my vest.
How do you know when a fly line is worn out? I look at cracks in the finish and the roughness of a line. Can you dress the entire line to keep it fishable and if so with what?
I am sure that there are other questions missed.
Rick
