In the early summer, the performance of your fly line can deteriorate due to dirt or residue build up on the line. Dirt can get on the line if you are stripping from shore or when you are handling the trout. Algae is found in all waters and it is a culprit that can cling to the fly line causing poor performance as well. You may notice the trout fishing fly line is not floating as well as it once did and so it is time to clean the line.
You can purchase Zip Juice Wonderline Cleaner kit from Orvis which does a perfect job of cleaning your fly line and is enironmentally safe, or you can use a few drops of mild soap on a clean damp soft cloth. However, do not use detergent!
While we are at it, let's discuss storage of the fly line. The best place to store the line is right on the reel but be sure not to expose it to chemicals or excessive heat, or excessive sunlight. When you remove it from storage, there may be a memory that stores the coils. When this happens, just stretch it slowly feeling a slight give in the line, and this should make it acceptable again.