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2015/09/22 19:08:11 (permalink)

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Just looking for opinions on fly line for Steelhead exclusively on Erie Tribs.What yall use?
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    KJH807
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/22 21:26:22 (permalink)
    Berkley Big Game 40lb



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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/22 23:08:07 (permalink)
    Cortland weight forward 333
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/22 23:21:14 (permalink)
    Ive been using cabelas 8wt wf line with no issues. Just picked up rio steelhead line for a steal of $38 at dickssporting goods 2 weeks ago. See how that does real soon.
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/22 23:52:47 (permalink)
    #poundpound
    Just looking for opinions on fly line for Steelhead exclusively on Erie Tribs.What yall use?

    Weight forward floating line to match your rod.  Any decent line is fine.  Precision, long distance casts aren't really needed on Erie tribs.  On the east side, most fly rods can reach the other side of the creek without even castin g.
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/23 07:28:26 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby FiveMilePete 2015/09/23 11:20:37
    Like kjh & 5 mile Pete said, in eries small streams, your leader will be doing the vast majority of your casting. Assuming you're doing the typical indicator/nymph/egg thing, you'll rarely have more than a few feet of fly line out of your rod tip if you're doing it right. The more important question would be what is a good tapered leader setup for Erie tribs.
    post edited by FishinGuy - 2015/09/23 14:20:20
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/23 08:44:45 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby rap 2015/09/23 08:48:49
    Cortland 444 weight forward 8 wt on a 10' 7 wt  for rolling over indicators or drift/stripping streamers.
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/23 08:57:55 (permalink)
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    420g Skagit head.  Turns over 15 splitshots and 6 sucker spawns easy!
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/27 15:05:50 (permalink)
    I've got cabelas prestige premier wff
    Good line, can be found on sale now and then
    I saw fishusa.com recently had sa mastry gpx on sale
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/27 16:04:44 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby FiveMilePete 2015/09/27 20:07:47
    I take one of my old fly lines and turn it around and use the running line end. Most your fresh water lines never get used so they are like new on the other end. And like said you don't need much for Erie tribes.
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    . 2015/09/28 03:12:08 (permalink)
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    post edited by Hobart121 - 2015/09/28 03:14:34
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/28 03:15:59 (permalink)
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    ##420g Skagit head.  Turns over 15 splitshots and 6 sucker spawns easy!
    how does it handle turning over those large snagging hooks?
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/29 18:34:29 (permalink)
    Rio Steelhead/Salmon WFF6
     

     

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    Re: Fly Line 2015/09/29 19:02:28 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby FiveMilePete 2015/10/03 01:03:41
    craig, are you comfortable fishing steel with a 6wt?.  kicking the idea around.
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    Re: Fly Line 2015/10/02 06:27:40 (permalink)
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    craig, are you comfortable fishing steel with a 6wt?.  kicking the idea around.


    Absolutely. I have used a six weight on the Erie tribs for years.
     

     

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    Re: Fly Line 2015/10/02 08:00:03 (permalink)
    as always, craig, thank you.
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