woodnickle
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Fly line
I recently received the orvis mid arber reel I won in the Terry raffle and was wondering on the type of line I should get for it. The rod is not here yet but I think it was a 6-7 weight , 10 ft. Should i get a wf line?
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thedrake
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I would try a couple different lines in both 6 and 7 weight. Any good flyshop will have different lines set up on reels so you can find which you personally like the best on that particular rod. I would try both WF, and DT. A couple of lines that I have on my reels and really like are: Wulff triangle taper Cortland 444 SA gpx A couple I reccommend staying away from are: Orvis wonderline Cortland 555
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woodnickle
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I guess what I wanted to say was for a second line. Am going to buy another spool and line it. The rod is 10` 6wt. Not sure what is coming with the outfit but would guess its a wt f.
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Congrats. floating DT. 6wt. 
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mikastorm, if you plan on roll casting wooly buggers and what not, may i suggest getting a dt. line. if your first choice is wf. with todays technology the dt. lines are much advance and you can get some good distance. if you're going to fish wide open streams a shooting head taper is good. i like 444 cortland but there are many good fly lines i haven't tried them all.
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woodnickle
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I was wondering about a sinking line. I,ve never used one and don,t know how the act. Thought for streamers this would be a good choice. I fish the tail race of Shenango **** a good bit. This is a wide river with good flow most of the time.
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mikastorm, i use a interm. sinking line for steelhead when the water is fast, deep and off color. it works well. i grew up in the shenango valley, i used to fish for the rainbows up there. i thing most guys go to a sinking tip line now a days that interchange quickly. sorry can't help you on that one. ~dt
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woodnickle
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Had a dt on an old outfit I had, it did roll nicely. That might be my choice. Always wondered about sinking though.
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I used to have all my reels loaded with weight forwards or even a bass taper I got on sale. But on the small steams like the tribs or even on the Catt. I found myself having trouble roll casting later in the day (arm got tired) so I went back to the D.T.'s glad I did . It's hard to move the heavy tip with the smaller body on Wt.F.'s. I still have my Bass Taper and use that for fishing lakes where you need a longer cast. I also have the three tip sinking system to use when I want a sinking line. 3 different tips at 3 different weights, easy on easy off.
There will be days when fishing is better than ones optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home. **Roderick Haig-Brown
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mxdad66
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The sink tip lines work great,but the line has to be matched to water flow,too heavy a line and your hung up. Floating line with a 5-7' sink tip attached work well.I use different sink rates depending on where i am fishing.With the loop on the end they are quick to change and inexpensive compared to buying flyline. I tried a full sinking flyline this year and I don't think i will use it again.
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doubletaper
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mxdad66, thanx for the info. i know after a day of casting the sinking line my arm is tired.... ~dt
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woodnickle
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I checked Fish Usa and they have cortland 444 change a tip line on sale. Pretty much sounds like something I want.
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woodnickle
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Wow, got the rod today! I am busting to get out!
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mxdad66
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You can buy the sink-tips.they come in 5or6 different sink rates. All you need is a loop end on your flyline,floating wf or dt will work.They also come in 5',7',&9' length's,I like the 5' for erie,water depth is not a big concern,tie on a 4-5' tippet and they work great without adding weight.
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Take a look at the Rio Nymph Taper line. It's fantastic for roll casting. The tip section is a bright orange for seeing during drifts.
Mika, sorry the reel didn't come with line. I meant to have some on it before it shipped to Scott. My bad!
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woodnickle
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Are you kidding, I,m happier than a coyote with a fawn!  The rio sounds like a good one too.
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