Fly Line: Clean, Replace, or Upgrade?

Read the accompanying article here: https://castingacross.com/fly-line-clean-replace-or-upgrade/ Fly line is the underappreciated member of the fly fishing gear trinity. Rods and reels get all the hype. A lot of that is deserved. But your rod is really only as good as you can cast it - and you can't cast it without fly line. "Any old fly line will work" isn't a good mantra. The reality is, good fly lines run from $60-$120 dollars. That is a fraction of a fly rod.  Finding the right line and then taking care of it is as important as anything else. Improving your casting distance and accuracy might be a lot easier and economical than buying a new, top-of-the-line line. Cleaning helps a lot; you just have to do it and do it right. Finding a line you love and grabbing a replacement when it is on sale is a great idea. Or, finding that a new (maybe top-of-the-line) line could very well make enough difference to warrant a purchase.