11-30-2010, 04:12 PM
I am not an expert, and I am really only taking a guess, but I would think that it would be fine to use a saltwater line in fresh. Not so good to use freshwater equipment in salt though.
From what I understand saltwater is more corrosive to a line, so the saltwater fly lines are made to withstand that corrosion better. With that in mind I don't think using it in fresh water would hurt it.
We always washed all of our equipment after a salt trip, including the lines, in freshwater when we got home, but many new lines and coatings are out there now, so if you are in doubt contact the line manufacturer and ask. Also might ask if there is a specific line cleaner to use after.
I should add that sink rate will probably be different because of the buoyancy of salt water as apposed to fresh.
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From what I understand saltwater is more corrosive to a line, so the saltwater fly lines are made to withstand that corrosion better. With that in mind I don't think using it in fresh water would hurt it.
We always washed all of our equipment after a salt trip, including the lines, in freshwater when we got home, but many new lines and coatings are out there now, so if you are in doubt contact the line manufacturer and ask. Also might ask if there is a specific line cleaner to use after.
I should add that sink rate will probably be different because of the buoyancy of salt water as apposed to fresh.
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