Why Should I Clean My Fly Line?

Why Should I Clean My Fly Line?

FLY LINE CARE · NOVEMBER 9, 2026

Why Should I Clean My Fly Line?

Cleaning your fly line can improve your fly-fishing performance. Here are five good reasons to clean your fly line regularly.

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Better Floating Performance

a clean line rides high on the water.

Longer Smoother Casts

a clean fly line moves easily through rod guides.

Better Shooting Distance

a clean fly line has less friction.

Why Should I Clean My Fly Line?

Cleaning your fly line can improve your fly-fishing performance. Here are five good reasons to clean your fly line regularly.

Better Floating Performance – a clean line rides high on the water.

Longer Smoother Casts – a clean fly line moves easily through rod guides.

Better Shooting Distance – a clean fly line has less friction.

Longer Fly Line Life – regular cleaning removes dirt and contaminants.

Better Line Management – a clean line is easier to handle, shoot and control.

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Need new fly line? We have RIO and Cortland quality fly line.

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Longer Fly Line Life – regular cleaning removes dirt and contaminants.

Better Line Management – a clean line is easier to handle, shoot and control.

Don’t fly fish nude, dress your fly line with RIO’s AgentX Fly Line Cleaner!

Need new fly line? We have RIO and Cortland quality fly line.

BACK IN STOCK: WOOD’S FUZZY JIGS!

BACK IN STOCK: WOOD’S FUZZY JIGS!

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BACK IN STOCK: WOOD’S FUZZY JIGS!

When we first introduced the Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs, you sold us out in just five days. Thank you for the incredible response.

Four Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs on bark, with chartreuse, orange, black and white appendages

Back in stock

The good news? They are back in stock.

All four colors

All four colors are available again.

See them in action

Watch the short video in the full story below.

Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs are back

When we first introduced the Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs, you sold us out in just five days. Thank you for the incredible response. The good news? They are back in stock, and all four colors are available again. Click here to see a short video of the Fuzzy Jigs in action. Whether you are targeting crappie, bluegill, or bass on the fly, Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs are ready to hit the water and help make your next fly-fishing trip a great one. Get your Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs while they are in stock.

Watch Don’s Demo

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For crappie, bluegill, or bass on the fly.

All four colors are available again.

Ready to hit the water

Get your Wood’s Fuzzy Jigs while they are in stock.

BACK IN STOCK: WOOD’S FUZZY JIGS!

Woods Fuzzy Jigs – Urchin Type Lure For Bluegill And Crappie.

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Woods Fuzzy Jigs

The urchin lure is a much talked about lure for bass. Now we have a similar lure for bluegill and crappie.

Four Woods Fuzzy Jigs arranged on natural bark

Bead heads

Sinking flies with bead heads.

12 fluttering appendages

Flare, flutter and undulate as they sink.

Four versions

All tied on a number 8 hook.

Urchin Type Lure For Bluegill And Crappie.

The urchin lure is a much talked about lure for bass. Now we have a similar lure for bluegill and crappie. The Woods Fuzzy Jigs are sinking flies with bead heads and 12 fluttering appendages that flare, flutter and undulate as they sink. This motion creates excitement in the bluegill, bass and crappie.

There are four different versions to choose from all tied on a number 8 hook. This is not your ordinary sinking fly; this one is radically different. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

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Type: sinking flies with bead heads

Targets: bluegill, bass and crappie

Hook: number 8

Versions: four

Give them a try

You will not be disappointed.

Ready For Bass Action?

Ready For Bass Action?

Four Peck’s #7016 poppers with chartreuse bodies and tails and black hackle

These #7016 Peck’s poppers are ready to help you catch big bass. Chartreuse body, black hackle, and chartreuse tail. Available in hook sizes 2, 4, 6, 1/0 and 2/0. Check out all the Peck’s poppers. Peck’s poppers are hand-crafted IN AMERICA!

Explore Peck’s Poppers

Woods Fuzzy Jigs – Urchin Type Lure For Bluegill And Crappie.

Woods Fuzzy Jigs – Urchin Type Lure For Bluegill And Crappie.

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Woods Fuzzy Jigs

The urchin lure is a much talked about lure for bass. Now we have a similar lure for bluegill and crappie.

Four Woods Fuzzy Jigs: chartreuse legs, black with spider legs, brown, and grey

Bead heads

Sinking flies with bead heads.

12 fluttering appendages

Flare, flutter and undulate as they sink.

Four versions

All tied on a number 8 hook.

Urchin Type Lure For Bluegill And Crappie.

The urchin lure is a much talked about lure for bass. Now we have a similar lure for bluegill and crappie. The Woods Fuzzy Jigs are sinking flies with bead heads and 12 fluttering appendages that flare, flutter and undulate as they sink. This motion creates excitement in the bluegill, bass and crappie.

There are four different versions to choose from all tied on a number 8 hook. This is not your ordinary sinking fly; this one is radically different. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed.

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Type: sinking flies with bead heads

Targets: bluegill, bass and crappie

Hook: number 8

Versions: four

Give them a try

You will not be disappointed.

Wilson’s Jointed Sally

Wilson’s Jointed Sally

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Built for lively action

Wilson’s Jointed Sally is available either with or without weed guards.

It has two hooks tied on an articulated body to give it lots of action in the water.

It is also available in brown in hook sizes 4, 6, and 8.

Wilson's Jointed Sally articulated fly in orange
Spook Bass Popper – Special Price – $4.99 Each

Spook Bass Popper – Special Price – $4.99 Each

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Spook Bass Popper – Special Price – $4.99 Each

A classic bass popper from Pultz Poppers, specially priced through October 15, 2026.

Four Spook Bass Poppers by Pultz in assorted colors
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A popular bass popper, now on special

The Spook Bass Popper was originally made by the old Accardo Tackle Company and was one of its most popular bass poppers. Now produced by Pultz Poppers, it is marked down from $5.50 each to only $4.99 each.

This special price ends October 15, 2026. Spook Bass Poppers are available in four different models, all tied on a number 4 hook.

Black and White Spook · Blue Spook · Chartreuse, Black, Chartreuse Spook · Chartreuse Body Spook

Special offer

Regular price: $5.50 each

Special price: $4.99 each

Models: Four

Hook: Number 4

Ends: October 15, 2026

BeetleBug – Still a Bargain.

BeetleBug – Still a Bargain.

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BeetleBug – Still a Bargain.

Quality BeetleBug poppers remain an affordable choice for panfish and bass.

Four BeetleBug poppers from BreamBugs

Quality poppers at a reasonable price

BeetleBug poppers are quality poppers at a very reasonable price – still only $3.69 each.

You can save even more with the BeetleBug Assortment. The assortment contains two of each of the four poppers for only $28.99.

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Individual BeetleBug poppers: $3.69 each

Assortment: Eight poppers

Mix: Two each of four styles

Assortment price: $28.99

Denny’s Bluegill and Trout Spinners

Denny’s Bluegill and Trout Spinners

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Denny’s Bluegill and Trout Spinners

Top quality spinners sized for trout and bluegill, with an assortment option when you want one of each.

Trout sizes

Two sizes are available for trout.

Bluegill size

One spinner size is available for bluegill.

Assortment option

Choose the assortment when you want one of each spinner size.

Top quality spinners for bluegill and trout

Denny’s Spinners are top quality, and they catch fish. BreamBugs carries two spinner sizes for trout and one spinner size for bluegill.

If you are not sure which size to use, check out the Denny’s Silver Spoon Assortment. The assortment contains one of each size trout spinner and one bluegill spinner.

You can also view the Denny’s Trout Spinners and the Denny’s Bluegill Silver Spinner individually on the BreamBugs website.

Happy casting!

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Type: spoons and spinners

Targets: bluegill and trout

Sizes: two trout sizes and one bluegill size

Best option: assortment with one of each size

Ready to choose a Denny’s spinner?

Shop the assortment or select the bluegill and trout spinner sizes you fish most.

Grey Ghost, A Peck’s Classic.

Grey Ghost, A Peck’s Classic.

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Grey Ghost, A Peck’s Classic.

The Peck’s Grey Ghost #7022 was one of E. H. Peckinpaugh’s favorite bass poppers.

Peck's Grey Ghost #7022 bass popper from BreamBugs

A classic Peck’s bass popper

The Peck’s Grey Ghost #7022 was one of E. H. Peckinpaugh’s favorite bass poppers. Available in hook sizes 2, 4, and 1/0, it is ideal for fly fishing for bass.

For a free copy of an article about Peck’s Poppers written by Terry and Roxanne Wilson, send an email to [email protected] and in the subject line type “Great Old Warm Water Patterns”. Don’t forget to send us your address.

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Featured popper: Peck’s Grey Ghost #7022

Hook sizes: 2, 4, and 1/0

Fishing style: fly fishing for bass

Classic pattern: a Peckinpaugh favorite