line care????

[BROOK TROUT BULLY]

It is my understanding that bug spray and other insect repelants can wreck your fly line. I belive DEET is the chemical to watch out for. However, I was wondering if anyone knew if sunscreen can have the same effect on flylines?

[petegas]

i've never heard of a sun screen being dangerous to your fly line coating, however each off season i make it point to clean each one of my lines, no matter how much i used it, i like scientific anglers line dressing/cleaning pad combo.
http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scianglers/fishing_accessories.jhtml#acc

[SaltH2oFly]

PG probably has the best approach. Me, I just wipe them down with Armorall - low gloss. I'm not sure of sunscreen either but, I try to make sure my lines are free of any chemicals so they don't enter the water and either scare the fish away or just leave unwanted stuff in their enviroment.

[Tom Jutras]

I would check with the line manufacturer before coating with Armorall. Some of the new coatings need only to be washed with mild soap and warm water which is best done while you are in the shower.

[MJ]

In the shower? Oh, yeah...that's all I need my wife to see. Already she thinks I am far too attached to my sporting equipment. Taking any of it into the shower with me might just push her over the top...and me into the guest room! :shock:

[Tangled Tippet]

LOL,,reels,lines,muzzle loader,,all in the tub with me.Better than a rubber ducky for sure!! I use armor All on my fly lines also after soaking them in a mild soap to get all the grit and dirt off first.

[overmywaders]

Tangled,

While the use of Armor All might be useful on some lines, recent changes make it counter productive. Many of today's PVC floating lines are impregnated with hydrophobic chemicals which leach out slowly, adding to the floating properties of the line (much like Mucilin on a silk line). Armor All might tend to seal these in, defeating the purpose.

Best regards,
Reed
www.overmywaders.com