Taking care of your fly tackle helps you perform better on the water (photo: Glen Rushton/Unsplash)One of my goals as a fly angler is to get a little better every year. Since fly fishing doesn’t have a golf-like handicap system, however, there’s no official way to measure improvement, which is just as well. One area where I know I’m getting better, though, is managing my gear. Over the years, I’ve picked up many tips and hacks for maintaining and getting the most out of my rods, reels and lines.
Strictly speaking, gear management won’t make you a better fly angler—that requires practice and experience. But taking care of your tackle does save on frustration, helping ensure you make the most of your precious time on the water. And that’s what it’s all about. Here are a few of the handiest ideas I’ve adopted.
