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Disassembling
Your Tackle
Improperly
disassembling and storing your tackle can cause damage or deterioration,
or delay before its next use. After a day of fishing, it is easy
to neglect your tackle and forget it until next time. Avoid problems
by following these next steps.
Fly Removal-Cut the fly off the leader and carefully store
it in an open area (hat band or vest fly-drying patch).
Line/Leader on Fly Reel-Carefully and evenly wind your fly
line and leader back onto the reel under light tension only. You
can wipe the fly line nearly clean and dry with a towel. Do not
wind the line onto the reel too loosely or too tightly. Either will
cause line damage or tangles.
Reel Storage-Remove the reel from the rod. Wipe it clean
with a towel. Put it into its storage bag or case, but do not close
it tightly. Allow air to reach it so any moisture remaining in and
on it can evaporate.
Fly Rod Disassembly-Take a careful, firm grip on the two
sections and pull the ferrules apart. If the ferrules become stuck,
have your partner also take hold of each section as both of you
pull the sections apart. Be particularly careful that you do not
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Use
a towel or cloth to dry and clean the rod. A spray window cleaner
will safely remove any dirt or greasy film.
Rod Storage-After the rod has been wiped dry, place it, ferrules
down, in the cloth bag. Do not get the bag wet. Now place the rod,
inside its bag, into the rod case or tube.
If you must store either a damp rod or damp bag, remember to remove
them from the case and allow them to dry when you get home or return
to your motel room.
Storage-Keep both the rod and reel in a cool, dry, dark place
away from sunlight when possible. Be sure you do not seal either
the rod or reel case tightly during long storages. When storing
your reel and fly line for a few months, it's best to remove the
line from the reel, clean it and store it in large loose coils to
extend its life. Fly lines have soft, flexible coatings or finishes
that will deform if left tight on a reel for long periods.
Well maintained fly-fishing equipment is a joy to use and less likely
to fail when the fish of a lifetime is at the end of your line.
Routine maintenance and care will ensure that your equipment gives
you the best service for your investment.
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