Wf V. Dt On Smaller Rods

[Jack Jones]

While I understand the concepts behind having a WF line, and the value that can come from a DT line, the question is, when fishing smaller rods such as a 7'6" or a 8'6" with normal flies (nothing very heavy or buggy)...is there really a big advantage to the WF?

I tend to fish mostly trout parks, and flat water lakes from the banks or to the banks. I was thinking about whether there is really a need for the WF.

What are others thoughts on this issue?

[flytyer57]

While I understand the concepts behind having a WF line, and the value that can come from a DT line, the question is, when fishing smaller rods such as a 7'6" or a 8'6" with normal flies (nothing very heavy or buggy)...is there really a big advantage to the WF?

I tend to fish mostly trout parks, and flat water lakes from the banks or to the banks. I was thinking about whether there is really a need for the WF.

What are others thoughts on this issue?

If you're not going to be casting more than the head length of a WF line, then by all means go with a DT line.

The idea of a WF line is that when you are casting more than just the first 40' or so of line(the total head length of the line) you start getting into the thinner running line which will cast smoother and run through the guides easier than the thicker portion of the head of the line. Thus allowing you to shoot the line farther. There is no rear taper to a DT line and no real running line.

Also, DT lines are usually easier to roll cast than a WF line.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I have switched entirely to DT lines...even though I used to be pro WF.

I learned by trial and error.

Shorter rods that are faster will benefit using a DT line... they would suffer from a WF. The line wouldn't load the rod.. and it would hurt your ability to make a good cast.

Double taper lines are the bee's knees. I just wish I would have found about them 10 years ago. Brian

(fiberglass rods need a DT line...i have found that out firsthand)