11-11-2007, 04:32 AM
[black][size 3]I am going to say that the line is the most important part next to fly and presentation.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]You say you are having trouble getting distance, I am betting a lot of it is because of the line.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]If you primarily stillwater fish I would say a WF (weight Forward) is just fine, plus it will work on rivers if you get in the mood.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]But, if you are focusing on stillwater, floating would be that last line I would look for. You should be looking at an Intermediate, Type II and maybe a Type 5-7 to get down real fast.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have caught fish on a dry on stillwater and it is unbelievable, but it is rare to find a constant rise in one area.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]For stillwater you really do need a sinking line, and I would say the quality and the price might not be as important as a DRY line.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Dry line as I said, don't skimp, look at Rio, SA, Cortland, etc. By the way Rio Windcutter II is awesome line. And most of my lines are well over 5 years old and still look great.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]Final note: There is a "Fishing Pole" and then there is a "Fly Rod". But I have never seen a "Fly Pole". [laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][/size]
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[black][size 3]You say you are having trouble getting distance, I am betting a lot of it is because of the line.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]If you primarily stillwater fish I would say a WF (weight Forward) is just fine, plus it will work on rivers if you get in the mood.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]But, if you are focusing on stillwater, floating would be that last line I would look for. You should be looking at an Intermediate, Type II and maybe a Type 5-7 to get down real fast.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I have caught fish on a dry on stillwater and it is unbelievable, but it is rare to find a constant rise in one area.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]For stillwater you really do need a sinking line, and I would say the quality and the price might not be as important as a DRY line.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Dry line as I said, don't skimp, look at Rio, SA, Cortland, etc. By the way Rio Windcutter II is awesome line. And most of my lines are well over 5 years old and still look great.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]Final note: There is a "Fishing Pole" and then there is a "Fly Rod". But I have never seen a "Fly Pole". [laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh][/size]
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