Looking for a good 10wt line

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avidangler
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2007/12/25 21:39:14 (permalink)

Looking for a good 10wt line

I just got a new rod for christmas and its a 10 wt.  I'm obviously going to use it for large fish probably salmon and bass fishing.  I was curious about a decent line for it.  I have 12 rods from 3 wt to 8wt, no experience with anything this large.  I usually stick to a cortland line but curious to see what others use on bigger rigs.
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    casts_by_fly
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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/26 13:09:08 (permalink)
    avid,

    Which 10 wt is it?

    Since you're talking bass bugs and salmon, you're not looking at long casting all day like a saltwater rod would. I'd suggest a bass bug taper or some other heavy forward line with a short front taper.

    The 444 sries from Cortland are decent lines and do well in colder water like salmon or most of bass season. I also like airflo lines for my warmer water rods, but it still stays limp in cold water.

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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/26 17:05:09 (permalink)
    the lines cast mentioned are good lines, but to add to an idea, if your looking to use these lines for the salmon river area do yourself a favor and purchase the cheapest lines you can find for that. The reason being your not casting any great distance and the salmon will be destroy the lines on rocks. I've destroyed lines every yr up there and always carry extras in the vest.
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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/26 22:01:22 (permalink)
    Its a Redington RS3 rod.  I would mainly be throwing bass bugs and maybe some large streamers for pike or the elusive muskellunge.  I only get up to New York once in salmon season if even that.  I appreciate the help guys!  Thanks for the advice!!
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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/27 10:50:07 (permalink)
    Take a look at Rio. They make some nice line. You can check the lines out at the FishUSA store.

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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/27 15:37:16 (permalink)
    Wait.. if you have an 8 youre set unless you need to fish saltwater. Id prob trade it for a 2wt!
    post edited by jlh42581 - 2007/12/27 15:38:14

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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/27 17:46:15 (permalink)
    Well I broke an 8 this year like a twig on a salmon in new york.  I know it wont get tons of use but I like the idea of having a big gun if needed.  Throwing big bass bugs in the summer the 8 wasn't really cutting it so the 10 should see some action.
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    RE: Looking for a good 10wt line 2007/12/27 18:11:57 (permalink)
    Going from the 8 to a 10 will help w/ some extra power to toss the bass bugs, but don't expect to much more distance. Your still dealing w/ a wind resistant fly. There is only so much speed or distance you going to get from it. You can try a intermediate line w/ it and w/ its very slow sink rate it will not affect the action of the fly and your be able to pull the last of the line from the water w/ ease. The int. line will give you a larger grain weight and the water load on the back cast will give you less false casts to be made. If your able to try some different line weights w/ the rod. You may find a 9 that casts better than a 10 and a 11 thats better suited for the rod than a 10. All rods have the labeling of rod size but try up and down from there. It will take some time but your find that line that matches the rod the best. Take the rod to a shop and try out their lines for the rod. Here at least your have the opportunity to try w/o buying right away. If you go and purchase a line it may not match well and the money spent can add up w/ the lines purchased before you find the sweet spot of the rod.
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    Well I broke an 8 this year like a twig on a salmon in new york.  I know it wont get tons of use but I like the idea of having a big gun if needed.  Throwing big bass bugs in the summer the 8 wasn't really cutting it so the 10 should see some action.
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