Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Silicone spray on fly line

Scott,

I didn't see any visible sheen on the water, from my line or otherwise. I sprayed it at home, so I didn't have overspray and it was totally dry by the time I fished.

But your comment got me thinking... I found the Safety Data Sheet on the spray, and quite frankly it doesn't look great: http://docs.crcindustries.com/msds/3040.pdf

I have no clue what concentration of the toxic stuff ends up on the line or in the water, but a note indicating it's "hazardous to the aquatic environment" is less than ideal for a product to use on fishing equipment.

I did some Googling, and saw some folks on random forums recommending 303 Aerospace Protectant. I have some of this and know it's good for PVC, and this safety sheet makes it look quite a bit safer: https://www.englundmarine.com/SDS/TOT30910.pdf I'll give this a go and report back.

I should also note that I clean my lines in a bowl of hot water and Dawn dish soap occasionally, scrubbing with a soapy microfiber rag and reeling into dry microfiber rag after rinsing. It seems to clean more dirt and stains than any of the fly line cleaners I've used.

Dalton

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