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: -Rods,
including care of the shaft and the ferrules, guides, reel seat, and
grip-Reels, including cleaning and lubrication, the proper tightening of
screws, repairs of rusty spindles, and easy field fixes for common
problems-Lines, including cleaning and storage-Waders, including drying
techniques, washing advice, seam repair, and finding and patching
leaks-Wading boots, including dealing with synthetic fabrics and
replacing felt soles-Rain jackets, flies, fly boxes and more.From
preseason prep to postseason wrap-up, The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and
Repair will keep any angler's outfit in top shape