Fly Line - How long does it last?
With the climbing prices of fly line (freshwater) here's some questions -
How long, with average care, should it last? For line $0-20, $20-40, $40-60+?
Other than obvious damage, how do you know when it is time to change line? Does it affect one's cast?
If I buy some line and want to store it for a couple of years, is there a good way? I'm thinking in a dark, dry, cool place.
Besides wear and tear, heat, and direct light, are there any other bad things?
Is there a way to "heal" nicks? Any other fly line first aid tips would be welcome.
I've mostly use Orvis Wonderline and I've fished it hard for 3 seasons and it seems to be ready for its 4th. I try to clean and dress it after 3 or 4 trips (12-20 hours), but I'm not always religious about it.
Springs a'comin' and so's retirement - oh baby, oh baby, OH BABY!
To Miss Nancy - She hated fishing, but loved a fisherman.