Line For A 5wt

[JobyKSU]

I have Rio, Orvis Silver Label, and SA Mastery.

When I replace the line on my 5wt, it will likely be with Rio. It's definitely the workhorse of my lines. A close second is the SA Mastery Trout series. It coils a little more than Rio, and feels a touch stiffer but has performed wonderfully for a full season.

If you are looking for a multi-tip, then SA is the way to go. Likely you won't need this, but if you decide to go for one, the Mastery is great.

[motroutbum]

I would Highly recommend Rio products, but you should probably go with a rio grand or the new rio gold. Both lines are excellent all around fishing lines. I would also not go with a multi tip lines. They are nice for convienece on trips to be able to switch lines in a hurry, but for all around fishing you should stick with a single line. THe multi tip lines also hinge where the loop to loop connection is made with the running line and the new 30 ft tip. You will have to learn to cast again to compensate for the hinging effect. Rio lines all the way.

[Danoinark]

Like I said earlier..I recommend the Rio lines. I have the Classic, the Select Trout and a couple of others, but it also occured to me that I have a Cortland Classic Peach that I really like too. It works wonderfully with my glass rods. Its designed for a slower action typically found on glass and bamboo.

Dano

[drew03cmc]

Well, when you get a Battenkill Mid Arbor III reel for $119, and they throw in a free line (Wonderline Generation3) I can't gripe, as it is the best line I have fished.

[Danoinark]

Well, when you get a Battenkill Mid Arbor III reel for $119, and they throw in a free line (Wonderline Generation3) I can't gripe, as it is the best line I have fished.

Absolutely. I don't find anything wrong with the Orvis lines. They are made by one of the three big line makers anyway...

Dano

[Kayser]

Wow, I really didnt expect that much info on lines. Thanks everybody. Would any of the lines suggested be good for throwing a #8 conehead streamer (slumpbusters & wooly buggers)? That's my "go to" when nothing else works.

Rob

[Danoinark]

Wow, I really didnt expect that much info on lines. Thanks everybody. Would any of the lines suggested be good for throwing a #8 conehead streamer (slumpbusters & wooly buggers)? That's my "go to" when nothing else works.

Rob

Rob each of the fly line companies offer specialized lines such as bass bug tapers, etc. You might check into those as they are designed to cast heavier and more bulky flies. Rio makes a Clouser line that would be appropriate for the slumpbuster and heavier streamers.

Dano

[Robert]

I have been fishing with Cortland lines for years(1960). Every once in awhile I stray to try a line. The best bang for the buck is Cortland Classic Peach. A high riding line. I just went back to a double taper on my four weight last year. Great presentation for dry fly fishing and great for roll casting. The first double taper I bought was in 1960. A buddy of mine and I split the cost of the line and split the line.

[Danoinark]

I use Classic Peach on some vintage reels I have when fishing glass rods. They are a bit smaller diameter and are great running through the smaller guides.

Dano