jiggerman41
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fly line
I am a beginner fly fisheman.I recently purchased a 5-7 weight rod and a 3-4-5 weight reel.The reel didnt come with fly line and being a spin fisherman the sticker shock on fly line shocked me.Any hints on somewhere that has cheaper but dependable fly line.i can handle the backing and the loop connectors.Any info is appreciated.the line i need is wf5f.thank you.
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I have been using Scientific Anglers Air Cel for stocked trout, and like it and the price very much.
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RIZ
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look up hook and hackle on the web and get their house brand. also i've never seen a 5 - 7 wt rod, you may want to check that again. and the 345 reel may be a bit light for the rod. it should balance where your index finger normally touches the handle.
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casts_by_fly
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for trout, the cortland 333 is my entry level recco. They seem to be just about right for PA fishing temps an conditions. I think they run $30 or so, but I bet you can find them for sale online. I've never been impressed with cheaper Sci Angler's lines, though the higher end stuff is fantastic. Rio's classic trout is another great line (better than the 333 for sure) but I think it is an extra $10 on the 333. If not, then the classic trout would do you wonders.
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indsguiz
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if you are a beginner why not call FishUSA and talk to somebody who might be able to put you on to something?
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2Bonthewater
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rio mainstream, cortland 333
With that set up I'd try for a 5.5 line -- Rio Grand $$$
what rod is it and what reel is it?
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clinchknot
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Another thing that'll help with the sticker shock is, as long as you keep it clean, your fly line will last a long, long time.
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hendey lathe
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Buy the best line you can afford. A bad line on a good rod might frustate you. I had purchased a Polyfuse 4000 line a few years back ( trying to save a few bucks - $30.00 line ) but it didn't cast worth beans at temperatures below 60 degrees. I've been casting a Scientific Anglers WF-5 Trout Taper Sharkskin for 2 years now and have no complaints. I know it's a $100.00 line, will I buy another, I'm not sure. Sci-Anglers GPX lines are $40.00 less and served me just as well. Clinchknots' advice is the most valuable, keep the line clean and you'll be very surprised how long a fly line will last. Good luck with your decision.
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thedrake
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How much are you willing to spend on line? That may help us reccomend something. I can see where someone who is new to fly fishing would get sticker shock, especially when they were probably used to paying $10 or less for a spool for mono. Fly line is much different. You won't replace fly line a couple times per year like you should with the line on your spinning reel. Fly line if cleaned periodically, will last years. So, if you spend 50 bucks on a line and it lasts 4 years, you've spent $12.50 per year. If you spin fish often, you would have easily spent more than that. I noticed you're looking for a weight forward 5wt. Unless there is a specific reason you need a weight forward, i'd suggest going with a double taper. You'll get twice the life out of it, since you can reverse it after one side is worn out you'll likely be able to make a dt line last for 4 years.
post edited by thedrake - 2010/06/07 10:52:11
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How much are you willing to spend on line? That may help us reccomend something.
I can see where someone who is new to fly fishing would get sticker shock, especially when they were probably used to paying $10 or less for a spool for mono.
Fly line is much different. You won't replace fly line a couple times per year like you should with the line on your spinning reel. Fly line if cleaned periodically, will last years. So, if you spend 50 bucks on a line and it lasts 4 years, you've spent $12.50 per year. If you spin fish often, you would have easily spent more than that.
I noticed you're looking for a weight forward 5wt. Unless there is a specific reason you need a weight forward, i'd suggest going with a double taper. You'll get twice the life out of it, since you can reverse it after one side is worn out. You'll likely be able to make a dt line last for 4 years.
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How much are you willing to spend on line? That may help us reccomend something.
I can see where someone who is new to fly fishing would get sticker shock, especially when they were probably used to paying $10 or less for a spool for mono.
Fly line is much different. You won't replace fly line a couple times per year like you should with the line on your spinning reel. Fly line if cleaned periodically, will last years. So, if you spend 50 bucks on a line and it lasts 4 years, you've spent $12.50 per year. If you spin fish often, you would have easily spent more than that.
I noticed you're looking for a weight forward 5wt. Unless there is a specific reason you need a weight forward, i'd suggest going with a double taper. You'll get twice the life out of it, since you can reverse it after one side is worn out you'll likely be able to make a dt line last for 4 years.
I thought you prefered either a ST or SF fly line.
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thedrake
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I can't imagine what the "S" stands for.
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