conditioning fly line

[AgMD]

A frequent poster on another site has suggested that detergent should not be used on aluminum reels. Detergents are alkaline and as such likely to etch aluminum and start the path to corrosion.
This concept was HOTLY debated, many offering that they had washed their aluminum reels in detergent for years with no ill effects.
What is the truth? I don't know, but I offer this here for your consideration.
AgMD

[Fly Goddess]

Good point AgMD, just like the Armoural thing.
I happen to use aluminum glasses to drink out of LOL no worse for wear there either
The bottle of Dawn says: contains biodegradable anionic and nonionic surfactants and solvents and does not contain phosphates.....whatever that means LOL

[Heritage Angler]

Anyone have any good ideas?

Yes. Try this:

http://reeldots.com/page/p2sk/Welcome/ZipCast.html

I second the Zip Cast!!

[nighthawk]

Ordered my Zip Cast and it is on the way!