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Old January 12th, 2009, 01:13 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Larry L
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"rw" wrote

dishwashing detergent. (Sorry, Larry.) Soap and detergent are both wetting
agents. I don't think detergent harms a flyline, but I might be wrong.



no need to apologize to meG, I've used dishwashing liquid many times
myself ... I just tried to remember what it said on the paper that came
with a new Rio Grande 4wt ( really nice line ) I got late last season


I always wipe the lines clean of any residue.



I think cleaning off the cleaner is the key to avoiding wetting agent
problems but I wouldn't be surprised if detergent removed more of the 'built
in lubricant" than a mild soap