Q&A | #16 - You haven't CLEANED your Fly Line?! + Fighting Fish + Selecting Waders

In this video Brian Flechsig at Mad River Outfitters discusses cleaning your fly line, what to look for in waders and when to use your reel or your hand when fighting / reeling in a fish.
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[@Madriveroutfitters]

Coming atcha with that new Q&A, like butter 🤙 Thanks for tuning in!

[@jaredtandle2596]

For someone with athlete's foot, is it best to do the boot wader combo or the separated waders and boots?

[@mattshadwell949]

I would recommend the stocking foot option for two reasons. If you fish still waters with a float tube you use stocking foot waders with flippers. The other benefit of buying the stocking foot + boots is that during summer in warmer climates you can "wet wade" without the waders but use the boots with neoprene socks. This is much cooler and more comfortable.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Matt Shadwell Yet another two reasons. Thanks Matt.

[@JonnyBgooD007]

I can't tell you how much informative and simplistically these videos are delivered. You stay on target with all of your videos. Great job 🍻

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks so much for watching and the kind words. We greatly appreciate it.

[@bigherb4153]

Good idea about stretching the fly line, I didn’t even think of using that technique before I started casting. Makes sense, I mean we do this with our leader/tippet! #Cheers

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Wildly important and nobody talks about it really. Glad to help and stay tuned.

[@fullstrutn]

visited Brian 's shop today not only was he very helpful BUT didn't just grab something off the shelf to make a sale talked me through why to use a certain leader .Can't wait to try them out now Thanks Brian

[@Madriveroutfitters]

fullstrutn Not only Brian, but everyone in the shop is programmed to help. Not just make a sale or hit a number for the day. Education is the cornerstone of our business and it turns out that the sales follow along nicely. Thanks for stopping in.

[@benjaminl.1417]

I never knew that cleaning fly line was even something that you were supposed to do. Thanks for another great video! Definitely going to embrace the butter life now

[@Madriveroutfitters]

It's a very important thing to do. Thanks for watching.

[@chasingfeathersflyfishing]

I never would have thought to clean my line. Noob mistake there. But, it makes total sense, good clean equipment will last you longer.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Chasing Feathers Yep. Thanks for watching and glad to help.

[@gregsreelrevival]

I'm pretty sure I'm the joke of Bennett Springs when I go but my BassPro duck hunting neoprene waders work awesome! Now, I walk very short distances and am not concerned too much w comfort. HOWEVER, if I was fishing in "real world" conditions, I'd go stocking foot/separate boot and may do so anyway. Hunting waders are HEAVY!As always, LOVE the videos and the knowledge I gain from them! Keep 'em coming!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

That's why they are hunting waders!!! Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@jer6162]

A big TY. To Henry for asking that question. And of course the answer are so easy from you.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@danielkent4671]

I did not know about the need to clean the fly line. This explains A LOT! Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Critical video then for you. You MUST do it....and do it often.

[@stephenmudry7826]

I like your hat modeler he looks super pumped to be on camera lol. Thanks for all the great info

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Stephen Mudry Thanks for watching. He loves his job. Just a bit camera shy.

[@manifestgtr]

Another answer to the “line vs reel” for fighting a fish is whether or not you’re keeping tension. With small fish, you might need to “hand line” just to keep your rod flexed and the fish hooked. With bigger fish, the tension will usually be there…youll be able to reel up your slack without too much threat of your rod going straight. I reel whenever I feel it’s possible…as is mentioned in the video, hand lining brings in a ton of awkward slack depending on how far out you hooked em…

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Great video Brian 👍. Nice answers to questions asked 🎣🎣🎣

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Andy K Johnson Johnson Thanks a ton for watching!

[@Wnemo]

Keep the great content coming. I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Wnemo Thanks for watching. As long as our viewers keep supporting the shop and website, we will be able to continue here!!!!

[@peirules154]

I bet I had 50-60 days in the mountains this summer in my first year fly fishing and I didn’t know about cleaning line. I did notice lots of dirt embedded in the line and tip sinking lol. Now I will go pick up some cleaner.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here.

[@stormysampson1257]

How about a line that gets used for practice in a dirt driveway? Lots of cleaning!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Lots of cleaning!

[@BassMaster.454]

Do you need backing? I have been fly fishing for a while but have always had the fly line fill up my reel

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Please call or email the shop with any questions and they will be happy to help.

[@dominicpascsl4720]

Can you clean sinking line with the same dressing or is that dressing only for floating line

[@Madriveroutfitters]

This is best for floating lines. Here is what we use for sinking lines:
www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-12498-loon-sink-fast.aspx

[@markdavis8177]

Excellent, informative video...thanks a lot!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Mark Davis Thanks for watching and stay tuned!

[@Russian5]

Answered some beginner questions for me (first trip this weekend!), thank you!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and stay tuned, oh and have an awesome trip, friend!

[@Marc-bv9il]

Thanks for the tip. Fly line cleaning.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Fly....line.....cleaning. Yes.

[@williamdaniels512]

What about cleaning lines that come with a coating?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

They all get dirty!

[@schadowolf]

Great tips!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ArkRed1]

I use a cleaning kit I made with two old fly reels. By reeling the line back and forth, each time using cleaner and dressing I find I don't have rat's nests in my fly line like when I put it all on the floor or the table.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sounds cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@imcurious2731]

Is the Scientific Angler Product, Safe on RIO fly lines (Running lines, Shooting heads, and tips..)??! Thank you so much 😃🌲🥺

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes, of course. Feel free to call the shop if any further questions. Thanks.

[@larrycounce4509]

What line is on your yellow rod in this video?, thanks Looks like a real heavy weight forward, actually looks like 750 gr switch line

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Flip Pallot Hi-Vis Sight line most likely. Don't think Brian owns and Switch lines.

[@phollomon999]

These videos are soooooo helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for watching and please stay tuned.

[@FTLiberty]

Thank you. Awesome video.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks a ton for watching!

[@catonhlee]

Thanks for the answers!!!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching.

[@TheFlyingsquirre1]

Ok should I be using salted or unsalted butter?!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Either one but the salted just tastes better.

[@charlieholmes3902]

Does it matter which brand wading boots I get? Do I have to get a specific pair for certain waders? Thanks!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Whichever brand suits you best. www.madriveroutfitters.com/c-396-wading-boots-shoes-and-sandals.aspx

[@charlieholmes3902]

Thank you

[@richardharrod378]

Thank you, good info! 👍

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Richard Harrod Thanks for being here.

[@richardharrod378]

Mad River Outfitters keep up the good work that your doing! I’m enjoying the Rio Creek line I got from your shop.

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Richard Harrod Thanks for the biz.

[@jonbassett9391]

What's the maximum amount of droppers you like to fish at a time?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Sounds like a question for Brian over at the shop. As he says here....call him or e-mail him and he'll be happy to help. Thanks.

[@Starmixologist]

Will the line dressing affect a sinking line negative?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Here you go:
ua-cam.com/video/h8kyAmSxRug/v-deo.html

[@MoreThanMemories]

Like butter!

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Ahhhhhh yes. String music.

[@EddieLindsay681]

What better than butter, well maybe Bacon but Bacon just don't flow as well Butter, Butter flows Like Butter Baby

[@garytyler4382]

Great video. Thank you

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Thanks for being here and please stay tuned.

[@idaho.onthefly]

Can you wash the pads?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Yes but the grit and grime can be hard to get off of the sandpaper side. They are pretty cheap though so we usually don't bother. Feel free to call the shop if any further questions.

[@jshuaful]

Safety is better in the non attached waders

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Joshua Mezenberg Safety is better.

[@ronaldfisher5093]

Anything in the Like Butter Line that will do the same thing ? LOL

[@Madriveroutfitters]

As a matter of fact....yes. Watch this- ua-cam.com/video/L9GaheXMXRg/v-deo.html

[@TheGrandMaster896]

Anyone know what the song is in the end of the video?

[@Madriveroutfitters]

We can only use “stock” music so doesn’t really have a name. Thanks for checking though.

[@TheGrandMaster896]

@@Madriveroutfitters I actually found it thanks tho!

[@swordfish54]

Butter 😂

[@Madriveroutfitters]

Coudn't have said it better. Thanks for being here and keep it like butter.

[@matthewgeiger9188]

First lol

[@Madriveroutfitters]

First! Good work.

[@EddieLindsay681]

I think you need to set your goals higher in life then this Matthew

[@BassMaster.454]

@@EddieLindsay681 lol