When
I fished freshwater in Virginia, I cleaned my line when I felt like it or when
I sensed one of my buddies might notice the buildup of grime and grit if they
happened to take a practice cast. When I moved to Florida, I had to change.
Saltwater can ruin a reel and cost you casting distance when you need it the
most --- on those windy days of winter when the redfish tails finally start to
show. Here’s my method. It’s not the only way, but it works for me.
1. Find two sinks, preferably
side by side. Strip your line off the reel into the sink. Soak the line in warm
water with a bit of mild detergent.
2. Wait at least an hour.
Strip the line through a paper towel and into the other sink.
3. By now, your line should be
dry and relatively clean and tangle free.
4. Grab a clean paper towel or
cloth and some Aerospace Protectant, spray the paper towel or cloth. Strip your
line through the cloth, and you’re done. Joe Welbourn (Carbon Marine) sells
Aerospace Protectant. It’s worth the money.
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