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Old 18-06-2011, 08:22 PM
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Default what's should I use to treat my floating line.

hi I'm really needing to treat my floating line but don't know what's best to use. iv been told by a few people that mucilin is best?
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Old 18-06-2011, 08:37 PM
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Default Re: what's should I use to treat my floating line.

You will get a list of products if you do a search on this topic as it is frequently covered.
That said I clean my lines with warm soapy (mild) water then I use Loon line products. What ever you use a small bottle last a very long time. Does the maker of your line state a preference?
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Old 18-06-2011, 08:39 PM
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Default Re: what's should I use to treat my floating line.

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hi I'm really needing to treat my floating line but don't know what's best to use. iv been told by a few people that mucilin is best?
Mucilin red is ok (never use green) but I prefer 3M Scientific Anglers fly line dressing.
It's formulated to last longer and to stay on your flyline longer than other dressing, it improves floatability for easier pickup, and mending, and you can use your line immediately. It's £8.49 from Sportsfish.

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Old 19-06-2011, 09:13 AM
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Default Re: what's should I use to treat my floating line.

I have used the red mucillin and the green. only problem i have found with the green is that if you treat your whole line with it it makes the line sticky and doesnt shoot through your rings. The red is much better

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Old 19-06-2011, 09:39 AM
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Default Re: what's should I use to treat my floating line.

Permagrease - Sportfish - this is a specific product, I've just been given some, not used it yet (other places do it as well of course).
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I now use Rio Agent X and find it excellent
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Default Re: what's should I use to treat my floating line.

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Permagrease - Sportfish - this is a specific product, I've just been given some, not used it yet (other places do it as well of course).
Great product that std been using it for yrs,although what i tend to do is clean my lines ( warm soapy water ) then dress them ( like grommit i use agent X or loon linespeed ) and then just apply the permagrease to the last 2ft or so of the line especially rubbing it in on my braided loops

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