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Caring for aquatic plants
Long after the impatiens have been pulled out, water gardeners are still hoping for that last lily bloom.
For some reason, we want to squeeze every leaf, bud and blossom out of our aquatic plants before winter. Unfortunately, cold weather often comes before we’ve trimmed the cattails or pruned the lilies. Wait too long and all those beautiful leaves will fall off and rot in the water. Trim bog and marsh plants such as papyrus, taro and cattails, before frost hits.
Pull out the hardy water lilies and trim off all the leaves. Yes, even that last bud! Put all the potted plants into the deepest area of the pond to prevent freeze damage.
Tropical lilies won’t survive the winter and are often treated as annuals, discarded in autumn. Some water gardeners have saved tropical lilies by storing them in peat moss.
Trim off the leaves and roots and cover the rhizomes in a tray of damp (not wet) peat moss. The peat moss has antiseptic properties and helps inhibit rotting of the rhizome.
The tray of peat moss should be kept in a cool basement or garage and sprayed with water periodically to prevent drying out. Inexpensive submerged plants, such as Elodea, Anachris and Cabomba should be discarded as well as floating plants like water lettuce, and water hyacinths.
Fly Line Summary
Well, if you've read this far, you should have a good knowledge about fly lines. But, let's sum things up.The Importance of Fly Lines
Why are fly lines so important? Just like with fly rods and fly reels, fly lines need to match up with the types of fly fishing that you do. This match should be made precisely, too. Thus, if you have a 5 weight fly rod and a 5 weight fly reel, and it extremely important to make sure you have a 5 weight fly line. By not having a properly "balanced" fly rod outfit (which is where the fly rod, fly reel and fly line match in weight), the angler is very likely to have extreme difficulty in casting.Essential Fly Fishing Gear Maintenance
Maintaining your fly fishing gear is crucial for a successful and enjoyable experience on the water. Proper care of your fly line not only ensures better casting performance but also prolongs its lifespan, saving you both money and the inconvenience of frequent replacements. Moreover, for those targeting larger fish that can strip out significant lengths of line, it's important to periodically replace your fly line backing to maintain strength and reliability.