I "need" a new...

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generic

Discussion Starter · May 6, 2016

I kinda pride myself in using things until they are worn out or break, rather than buying something based on "the latest and greatest" technology/design/etc.

However there is one single area, that no matter how hard I try, I just "have to have" a new one.

That area: fly line.

Yah, not real "sexy" I know.

What is wrong with me?! As I spool off my older line, I end up telling myself, "Man, this (old - one maybe two seasons) line is in great shape! I bet I could get $XX for it on..."

You're probably asking the same thing I do: "If it's in that great of shape, WHY did I just go buy a new one!?"

But this is the year! Yep! This is the year I cause the fly line industry to collapse. Because I refuse to buy new lines for all my rods. You can blame the economic downturn of the the fly fishing industry on me.

I am not going to buy a new line this year. Nope, not me. Unless it's on closeout...maybe...

Anyone else like those Super Dri Elite lines? sigh...

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Manwell Lotion

· #2 · May 6, 2016

Scientific MPX are a favorite for me right now.

Stonefish

· #3 · May 6, 2016

I've been using a Super Dri 40+ floater for beach fishing for the past six months or so.
The thing floats like a cork, just not sure I like the line that much. The head is way to thick for my liking on a single hander.
I used a RIO OBS short floater before that. Nice casting line but it fell apart in about six months use.
SF

Slipstream

· #4 · May 6, 2016

After reading some of these recent threads, I'm starting to wonder if I need a new fly fishing forum.

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Kyle Smith

· #5 · May 6, 2016

Airflo lines last forever. Just keep them clean, polyurethane doesn't break down and it is very abrasion resistant.

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Kyle Smith

· #6 · May 6, 2016

Slipstream said:
After reading some of these recent threads, I'm starting to wonder if I need a new fly fishing forum.

What would your ideal fly fishing forum be like?

Cold

· #7 · May 7, 2016

Kyle Smith said:
Airflo lines last forever. Just keep them clean, polyurethane doesn't break down and it is very abrasion resistant.

That's been my experience as well. Durability like none other...unfortunately, mediocre performance from day one, and memory like a wife.

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Kyle Smith

· #8 · May 7, 2016

Cold said:
That's been my experience as well. Durability like none other...unfortunately, mediocre performance from day one, and memory like a wife.

I had an older Tactical Trout that was way coily, hated it. The Ridge and Super Dri, at least on a large arbor reel, have been very straight with regular use. And they shoot and mend nicely.

Cold

· #9 · May 7, 2016

Maybe the new Ridges...my main experience is with the lichen green Ridges from the late 00s. It's a testament to their longevity that I could still use either of the two I own. Well, the 3wt anyhow. I only used the WF7F maybe 10 days every season, so usage-wise, it's still fresh...the WF3F though, I beat the snot out of it and other than looking like a phone cord, it's just fine.

generic

Discussion Starter · #10 · May 7, 2016

What's a phone cord?

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Cold

· #11 · May 7, 2016

How do you charge yours? Mine looks like a fly line.

generic

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 7, 2016

I love the Airflo lines.

The "curly ques" don't bother me at all. I just stretch it out a tad, as I'm starting out.

Another helpful thing (though hard to remember sometimes) is to reel it in "loosely" on the last cast of the day. That seems to help a lot.

Doesn't really matter though...as I tend to buy a new one the next year anyway.

The Drifter

· #13 · May 7, 2016

Kyle Smith said:
What would your ideal fly fishing forum be like?

More discussion on potpourri, seasonal wreaths, and recipes for refreshing teas or sippers.

And I want a new BIIIX 6 wt but I need a couple new line for my 5 wt, a bunch of flies, and a lightweight rain shell.

Kyle Smith

· #14 · May 7, 2016

Swimmy said:
More discussion on potpourri, seasonal wreaths, and recipes for refreshing teas or sippers.

And I want a new BIIIX 6 wt but I need a couple new line for my 5 wt, a bunch of flies, and a lightweight rain shell.

Shamrock would look great with Winston Green, perhaps augmented by orange backing.
https://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/jackets-rainwear/vapor-elite-jacket.html

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The Drifter

· #15 · May 7, 2016

At $450 it seems like a bargain.

Kyle Smith

· #16 · May 7, 2016

Swimmy said:
At $450 it seems like a bargain.

If only there was a way to get it for $180...

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