eric1978 Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I was gonna make this a poll about brands, colors and tapers, but since I'm such a newbie, I figure I'd leave out too many options and it would just be a mess. I know I need floating 5wt, and I know it should be WF since I'm a beginner. I also know that when I ask this question I'll get a thousand different opinions, but I want to hear them all so I'll ask it anyway: What is your favorite brand? What about colors? (Species and locale: trout, Ozarks) Any other variables I should be considering? Thanks all!
Flysmallie Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 Here is a good article on how fly lines are made. Cooking Up Some Lines
Wayne SW/MO Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I haven't used it myself, but I've heard nothing but good things about SA's Headstart line. Maybe someone on here has first hand experince. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 I strongly suggest either S/A's Headstart or Rio's Mainstream. I say, go for the Headstart and buy it from Bass Pro. If you get a defective line (it happens sometimes) that the coating gets rubbery in a few months... take it back for a replacement. You'd have to fish it pretty hard to notice. Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
eric1978 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Posted November 17, 2009 It sounds like Rio is pretty universally accepted as quality line. I've narrowed it down to: Rio Grand WF5F 100 ft, pale green or Rio Gold WF5F 90 ft, gold line, moss head Think I'm leaning toward the Gold. I also saw "XS" on one of the boxes at BPS yesterday, but it's not on all of the boxes...anyone know what that means?
Brian K. Shaffer Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 XS means blah-blah. Don't buy into the gimmicks!! Do yourself a favor and call Phil's shop before you buy. His prices are better. -or - click the link to Lilleys Tackle Store at the top and left of the OAF bulletin. Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
eric1978 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Posted November 17, 2009 XS means blah-blah. Don't buy into the gimmicks!! Do yourself a favor and call Phil's shop before you buy. His prices are better. -or - click the link to Lilleys Tackle Store at the top and left of the OAF bulletin. Brian They are better, but I didn't see the Gold in his store. I just kind of like the idea of a different color head if it might help me with loading at all. Supposedly it does, but I of course don't know. Maybe another gimmick?
Bman Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 It sounds like Rio is pretty universally accepted as quality line. I've narrowed it down to: Rio Grand WF5F 100 ft, pale green or Rio Gold WF5F 90 ft, gold line, moss head Think I'm leaning toward the Gold. I also saw "XS" on one of the boxes at BPS yesterday, but it's not on all of the boxes...anyone know what that means? It's hard to go wrong with Rio. The Gold is a great do all line for Trout. You are on the right track. The only good line is a tight line
3wt Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Get something with RIO on the lable and you won't be sorry. WF is good for just about anything. The taper style (gold vs. grand) really depends on your rod. Grand is like the SA GPX in that it's really 1/2 weight heavier than standard. This matches well to fast action rods. If you have a mid-flex or more traditional style rod, then the gold or trout might do well. So, what rod are you putting this on? BTW I fish a Rio grand 3wt pale green WF on my St. Croix legend ultra 3wt and love it. It's head and shoulders over SA GPX. OH, and if you're in the St. louis area Cabelas was selling some Rio Gold, Grand, Trout and some nymphing lines for ~$40 a week or so ago. You might try to jump on those deals
eric1978 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Posted November 23, 2009 Get something with RIO on the lable and you won't be sorry. WF is good for just about anything. The taper style (gold vs. grand) really depends on your rod. Grand is like the SA GPX in that it's really 1/2 weight heavier than standard. This matches well to fast action rods. If you have a mid-flex or more traditional style rod, then the gold or trout might do well. So, what rod are you putting this on? BTW I fish a Rio grand 3wt pale green WF on my St. Croix legend ultra 3wt and love it. It's head and shoulders over SA GPX. OH, and if you're in the St. louis area Cabelas was selling some Rio Gold, Grand, Trout and some nymphing lines for ~$40 a week or so ago. You might try to jump on those deals Wound up buying Rio Gold WF5F. Cabela's was of course out of that size so I paid retail. Going on a Sage Launch 9' 5 wt. and Lamson Konic #2 reel. It's a med-fast rod so I went with the gold because I didn't want the heavier line.
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