The only thing missing from most fishing vests and tackle boxes is a book telling anglers how to care for all that stuff. No more: The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair finally explains how to prevent problems, evaluate old equipment, repair broken reels and lures, and more, including invaluable chapters on maintaining and repairing. From preseason prep to postseason wrap-up, The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair will keep any angler's outfit in top shape.

Introduction

1

(2)

Chapter One: Rods

3

(64)

Prevention

3

(5)

Care and Maintenance

8

(3)

Cleaning

8

(2)

Lubricating Ferrules

10

(1)

Storage

10

(1)

Checkup

11

(3)

Rod Repairs

14

(41)

Repairing Rod Shaft Damage

15

(6)

Varnishing Thread Wraps

21

(4)

Removing Old Thread Wraps

25

(2)

Replacing a Guide

27

(5)

Loose Ferrule

32

(1)

Cracked Ferrule

32

(4)

Bent or Twisted Guide

36

(1)

Tip-top Replacement

36

(2)

Broken Rod Tip

38

(2)

Stuck Reel-seat Locking Rings

40

(1)

Reel-seat Corrosion

41

(1)

Loose-fitting Reel

42

(1)

Loose Locking Rings

43

(1)

Loose Butt Cap

43

(1)

Loose Reel Seat

44

(1)

Removing a Reel Seat

45

(5)

Hot-water Method

46

(1)

Heat-gun Method

47

(1)

Cutting Off a Reel Seat

48

(2)

Installing a Reel Seat

50

(2)

Repairing a Grip

52

(3)

Field Fixes

55

(3)

Rod Shaft

55

(1)

Tip-top and Broken Tip

56

(1)

Loose Ferrule

56

(1)

Cracked Ferrule

56

(1)

Loose Guide

57

(1)

Loose Reel Seat or Butt Cap

58

(1)

Bamboo Rods

58

(9)

Precautions

58

(2)

Care and Maintenance

60

(3)

Cleaning

60

(2)

Lubricating Ferrules

62

(1)

Storage

62

(1)

Checkup

63

(1)

Repair

64

(5)

Re-wrapping or Replacing a Guide

65

(1)

Finish Touch-ups

66

(1)

Tip-top

66

(1)

Cork Damage

66

(1)

Chapter Two: Reels

67

(22)

Prevention

67

(2)

Care and Maintenance

69

(10)

Cleaning

69

(5)

Checkup

74

(1)

Lubrication

75

(4)

Spindle

75

(1)

Spool Release

76

(1)

Handle

76

(1)

Spring-and-pawl Reels

77

(1)

Disc- or Adjustable-drag Reels

77

(1)

Drag-engagement Pin

78

(1)

Clicker

78

(1)

Repair

79

(10)

Nicks, Scratches, and Dings

79

(2)

Rust and Corrosion

81

(5)

Bent Frame or Spool

86

(1)

Loose Screws

87

(1)

Replacement Parts

87

(2)

Chapter Three: Fly Lines

89

(22)

Prevention

89

(2)

Care and Maintenance

91

(7)

Cleaning

92

(2)

Dressing

94

(2)

Backing

96

(1)

Line Twist

97

(1)

Checkup

98

(1)

Repair

99

(10)

Tip Damage

99

(1)

Superficial Cracks and Abrasions

99

(1)

Deep Nicks and Abrasions

100

(1)

Severed Coating

101

(1)

Splicing

101

(8)

Needle Splice

102

(3)

Glue Splice

105

(4)

Field Fixes

109

(2)

Sleeve Splice

109

(2)

Chapter Four: Waders

111

(24)

Prevention

111

(2)

Care and Maintenance

113

(4)

Cleaning

113

(2)

Drying

115

(1)

Storage

116

(1)

Restoring Water Repellency

116

(1)

Checkup

117

(1)

Repair

118

(15)

Finding Pinholes

118

(3)

Flashlight Method

119

(1)

Inflation Method

119

(1)

Water Method

120

(1)

Alcohol Method

120

(1)

Finding Compression and Abrasion Leaks

121

(1)

Finding Seam Leaks

121

(1)

Iron-on Patches

122

(3)

Glue Repairs

125

(1)

Glue-only Repairs

126

(1)

Glued Patches

127

(2)

Compression and Abrasion Leaks

129

(1)

Seam Leaks

129

(3)

Breathable Waders

130

(1)

Neoprene Waders and Booties

131

(1)

Bootfoot Leaks

132

(1)

Field Fixes

133

(2)

Pinhole Leaks

133

(1)

Rips and Tears

133

(1)

Ready-to-use Glue Repair

134

(1)

Chapter Five: Wading Boots

135

(18)

Prevention

135

(1)

Care and Maintenance

136

(1)

Checkup

136

(2)

Repair

138

(13)

Removing Worn Soles

139

(2)

Grinding

139

(1)

Stripping

140

(1)

Resoling Boots

141

(7)

Loose Soles

148

(3)

Cracks, Splits, Abrasion, and Fray

151

(1)

Field Fixes

151

(2)

Seams

151

(1)

Loose Soles

152

(1)

Chapter Six: Other Stuff

153

(10)

Flies

153

(4)

Prevention

153

(2)

Care and Maintenance

155

(1)

Repair

156

(1)

Loose Thread

156

(1)

Crushed or Matted Flies

156

(1)

Vests

157

(1)

Rain Jackets

157

(1)

Care and Maintenance

157

(1)

Repair

158

(1)

Sunglasses

158

(2)

Prevention

158

(1)

Care and Maintenance

159

(1)

Checklists

160

(3)

Postseason Wrap-up

160

(1)

Midwinter Repairs

161

(1)

Preseason Prep

161

(1)

Field Kit

161

(2)

Index

163

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