| #1  06-09-2010, 01:26 PM | |||
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| fly line advice needed hi all. just got myself new rod. #5 and need to buy fly line for it. would like to use it on rivers. need some advice on what make of line would be best to use. many thanks chris     |
| #2 06-09-2010, 05:10 PM | ||||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Hi Chris, I use 3 different lines for my #5 rod, all floating. I use an Airflo Ridge Presentation (WF5F), an Airflo Chalkstream Platinum double taper (DT4F), I find both lines very good, but the one I tend to use most is the Hardy Premium DT4F, which I also have in a DT2F, for dry fly fishing on small streams and burns. Peter  |
| #3 06-09-2010, 05:21 PM | |||
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| Re: fly line advice needed hi peter. would you recommend wf or dt. also a lighter wieght line than a #5 chris |
| #4 06-09-2010, 05:22 PM | ||||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Prefer Courtland, out lasts most premium lines, when i,m feeling rich,  But sometimes the pocket dictates, however having said that, when i first started i bought lureflash floater 6-7 and a very experienced angler was showing me a roll cast and couldnt believe how versatile this very inexpensive line was.  ...........if all else fails ask a good tackle dealer thats good and not going to rob you blind.......if you pop the question and you see ££££ signs appear in his eyes do a runner! |
| #5 06-09-2010, 05:23 PM | ||||
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| Re: fly line advice needed wf........ should be fine |
| #6 06-09-2010, 06:00 PM | ||||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Hi, 96% of the time I fish small rivers and I find that the DT gives a better presentation of the fly, especially for dry flies. But as Captain Chaos says the WF should be ok. I normally find if you use a DT line, it`s better to use the weight below the rod rating, ie. WF7 - DT6 or WF5 - DT4. It`s a rule of thumb most anglers use. I mentioned the Airflos, because you can pick them up for £10-£12 on ebay just now. I have them in 4 different weights and can`t fault them. Peter |
| #7 06-10-2010, 01:06 PM | |||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Take a look at mike barrio fly lines excellent lines, and cheap, I use a barrio DT 5wt on my Hardy. Alan  |
| #8 06-11-2010, 10:36 AM | |||
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| Re: fly line advice needed thanks everyone for the advice. think i will give airflo a try. chris |
| #9 06-11-2010, 09:52 PM | ||||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Chris, if presentation is important and you are fishing on small streams follow dubbed squirrels advice, its sound advice!  ... Regards Jason |
| #10 06-12-2010, 03:20 PM | |||
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| Re: fly line advice needed Have to say , I wasn't happy with the memory that my airflo ridge #8 floating line developed over winter . just can't get it out . I am a novice fly fisher & interested to hear about dropping a weight as I've just accidentally bought #2 dt line for my new #3 rod . |
