Re: [VFB] Replacing fly lines

[DMurphy832]

Good lines deserve regular maintenance and will last indefinitely if taken care of. However, once cracking occurs, kiss it good bye.

My lines get a bit of cleaner once in a blue moon and even the ones over 20 years old have no cracks and float fine.  I will say that they are stored in a basement closet away from heat and UV rays and I rotate lines.  My 3 wt line even has a cut to the inner core but still floats fine.  I'll replace it when it affects my fishing.  Brands?  Cortland, SA, Orvis and who knows about some really old ones.

Murf