Input on streamer line

[Firefish]

Anyone have ideas on the best 8 wt. line for pounding the banks from a boat with big streamers during high water? I would also be using it for striper on the Lower Illinois. I'm considering Rio Outbound or Outbound short. Thanks.

[Lancer09]

I like my Outbound Short.

I also have liked how the streamer express lines casted.

[trapshot25]

I use outbound short T6 sinking same stuff most of streamer guys use on white below bull shoals.

[fishinwrench]

Outbound is great if you are shooting lots of line while standing still, but the thin diameter running line has a habit of tangling easily when it gets a little twisted.

I like Rio Grand or SA GPX floaters and use an assortment of RIO sinking leaders. Works great for me.

[Phil Landry]

I use both a 200 and a 300 grain 24 foot Rio Sink Tip. I don't think you need an 8 for doing that though. I use a fast 6, even for the 300 and it works just fine. Yeah, I know there are BIG fish, but I also want a rod tip that will give some and absorb head shakes and the start of a run or dive. Naturally, to each their own, and there are far more ways to skin a cat than just one... but for my 2 cents worth anyways

[Firefish]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

[Jim Elam]

I use both a 200 and a 300 grain 24 foot Rio Sink Tip. I don't think you need an 8 for doing that though. I use a fast 6, even for the 300 and it works just fine. Yeah, I know there are BIG fish, but I also want a rod tip that will give some and absorb head shakes and the start of a run or dive. Naturally, to each their own, and there are far more ways to skin a cat than just one... but for my 2 cents worth anyways

A lighter setup is great if the caster is experienced and skilled. Lots more fun than the heavier stuff, maybe a little less versatile. I know plenty of guys who can cast heavy flies and lines with a fast 6, but it ain't for everyone...would try a few setups on the lighter and heavier sides before buying.

I personally love the 6 wt setup as described, but prefer a fast 6 wt with a fighting butt for dealing with heavier fish in current.

[joeD]

If you are pounding banks in high water, on the White, I wouldn't worry about brands. Jeez, it's combat fishing, and requires no finesse. Put something big on your line and then cast right next to the bank and yank it down quickly. Repeat.

Then again, the White hasn't had big water for quite awhile.

[Lancer09]

If you are pounding banks in high water, on the White, I wouldn't worry about brands. Jeez, it's combat fishing, and requires no finesse. Put something big on your line and then cast right next to the bank and yank it down quickly. Repeat.

Then again, the White hasn't had big water for quite awhile.

No but some people cast certain tapers better than others. And ir depends on the size and weight of fly someone is throwing as well.

Some people like a full, and some just a tip.

i know i throw my outbound short a lot better than the more tapered lines just based on my casting style.

yeah its combat fishing but you have to be able to cast that line and get the fly to the bank in the first place.

[joeD]

I know Lancer. You are correct.

The original question however, was about brand, not skill.

However, I think an 8 wt is too much, Yet, if you are comfortable with that rod and have confidence, then by all means...

My point being, effort and stick to it of ness is more important than brand and size.