Yes I bought one andMan that little kit w the box really makes this an easy task highly recommend !! I’ve been using the rio kit for years and it’s good too but that box just keeps it flowing
I bring one of those Rio cleaning pads with me while I am fishing, and when needed, I run my line through that a couple times right there on the water. It does help improve casting performance and lessens the dirt residue left on the line during storage, probably helps with cleaning later on too. Also, positive effects of this much more noticeable in warm water fly fishing, where you are more likely to have algae blooms and surface scum, etc.
@@cs1089 I can’t believe I forgot to mention this on the video, but the best way I’ve seen to clean the pads is throw the whole box in the washing machine by accidentally leaving it in your pants pocket. The pads come out like brand new. (They are replaceable as well if you’re that kind of guy)
Shiny new car? Gee, you are still driving that FJ cruiser! That is a great fishing truck, by the way. I clean my lines after use. I also don't put them away wet. I am going to buy that product. It looks quicker and less messy than what I have been doing for the last 40 years. The new fly lines that we buy today are so much better than the ones we bought back in the day from a durability stand point.
Sometimes we just need a frying pan up side the head. Thanks for the reminder. I realize this was a demo but how much of the line do you typically clean? I’ve always cleaned all of it which is probably why I only do it a few times a year. You make it look easy (like everything). New glasses? I like.
@@RobbAngier I don’t usually clean the entire line but I do clean the front fifty or sixty feet or so? The rest hardly ever leaves the reel so it doesn’t get too dirty
@@jscancella Glide has been what I have used for years and years now. I’m not saying that there aren’t other good products out there, but I like Glide the best from my experience.
I have never washed them, but I did find some Hoppe’s gun cleaning pads that are a perfect fit in the box. I just put a couple of those over the felt and work with a clean surface every time.
Admittedly, this is second hand information but the Scientific Angler rep told my local fly shop owner that you shouldn't use any product at all. No dressing, no green mucilin, no secret sauce. Just scrub the line, everytime and go fishing. SA makes a small scrubby pad that I use religiously however they also sell....wait for it...fly line dressing which I never use. 🤨 Can you think of any downsides to dressing your line?
After every trip I clean line with baby wipes (no scent or alcohol). However, what Charlie suggested is better because Umpqua Glide is more protective.
Nice when Umpqua gives you the stuff for free. I clean my fly lines with Dawn dish soap in a basin and then rinse them in clean water. Afterwards, I coat them with liquid car wax and it casts like a dream. I’ve been using a 9 weight fly line I bought at a Walmart for 30 years and there’s nothing wrong with. Don’t fall for this bs.
Yes I bought one andMan that little kit w the box really makes this an easy task highly recommend !! I’ve been using the rio kit for years and it’s good too but that box just keeps it flowing
Does this work on the textured lines as well or do you have to go about it another way. Thanks!
@@dankochanek8056 same
Charlie....have always done the dawn water in a bucket soak./rinse ..... Is the glide method overall more effective?
Glide is great stuff! Been using it for years! Also good to do the full out soak in the bucket cleaning method as well!
Job well done, Charlie 😎👍🏻
Excellent topic.
I bring one of those Rio cleaning pads with me while I am fishing, and when needed, I run my line through that a couple times right there on the water. It does help improve casting performance and lessens the dirt residue left on the line during storage, probably helps with cleaning later on too. Also, positive effects of this much more noticeable in warm water fly fishing, where you are more likely to have algae blooms and surface scum, etc.
Thank you! Do you clean the pads too, or just replace them when they get dirty?
@@cs1089 I can’t believe I forgot to mention this on the video, but the best way I’ve seen to clean the pads is throw the whole box in the washing machine by accidentally leaving it in your pants pocket. The pads come out like brand new. (They are replaceable as well if you’re that kind of guy)
@@CharliesFlyBoxnice. Thank you!
I deliberately do not clean my fly line specifically so Charlie can afford to eat
@@sirmegallot3276 thank you! lol
Hey, Charlie. Is the same process with textured lines?
Good advice!
I clean with upholstery cleaner and stretch about 20 feet. Never an issue and my roll casts are perfect
Shiny new car? Gee, you are still driving that FJ cruiser! That is a great fishing truck, by the way. I clean my lines after use. I also don't put them away wet. I am going to buy that product. It looks quicker and less messy than what I have been doing for the last 40 years. The new fly lines that we buy today are so much better than the ones we bought back in the day from a durability stand point.
Hey man you should do a video on a October Caddis pattern
Sometimes we just need a frying pan up side the head. Thanks for the reminder. I realize this was a demo but how much of the line do you typically clean? I’ve always cleaned all of it which is probably why I only do it a few times a year. You make it look easy (like everything).
New glasses? I like.
@@RobbAngier I don’t usually clean the entire line but I do clean the front fifty or sixty feet or so? The rest hardly ever leaves the reel so it doesn’t get too dirty
Why do you recommend umpqua and not one of the other cleaners?
@@jscancella Glide has been what I have used for years and years now. I’m not saying that there aren’t other good products out there, but I like Glide the best from my experience.
@@CharliesFlyBox good enough for me! I am still a newbie to fly fishing so it's hard to judge what products are best
Are the pads in the box washable?
I have never washed them, but I did find some Hoppe’s gun cleaning pads that are a perfect fit in the box. I just put a couple of those over the felt and work with a clean surface every time.
Hell yes. Clean it!
Preach it!
I clean my line after each trip. Floats well etc.
Looks like an old Abel TR reel?
@@ruebdogg1 old Ross Gunnison!
Admittedly, this is second hand information but the Scientific Angler rep told my local fly shop owner that you shouldn't use any product at all. No dressing, no green mucilin, no secret sauce. Just scrub the line, everytime and go fishing. SA makes a small scrubby pad that I use religiously however they also sell....wait for it...fly line dressing which I never use. 🤨
Can you think of any downsides to dressing your line?
Okay, I'm guilty. You'll be processing my order shortly....
I use Armorall silicon cleaner in the UK. It cleans and slicks the line up. Get it at good car accessory stores.
After every trip I clean line with baby wipes (no scent or alcohol). However, what Charlie suggested is better because Umpqua Glide is more protective.
Jeez Dad, sorry you're so disappointed in us! We'll try to do better, promise. Gotta go clean my lines. I'm not like Max, I swear...
Nice when Umpqua gives you the stuff for free. I clean my fly lines with Dawn dish soap in a basin and then rinse them in clean water. Afterwards, I coat them with liquid car wax and it casts like a dream. I’ve been using a 9 weight fly line I bought at a Walmart for 30 years and there’s nothing wrong with. Don’t fall for this bs.
@@robertbukk2456 this is one of the more useless comments I’ve seen on RUclips.
@@robertbukk2456 who said they gave it me for free? Shut your yap.
Who is Max?