Is it possible to purchase some decent quality fly line to learn with without spending a ton of money? Thanks...
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Is it possible to purchase some decent quality fly line to learn with without spending a ton of money? Thanks...
Yes it is for about 15.00 you cana get a quality fly line at http://www.dorber.com/product.html who just so happens to be a sponser here. This is the only line I use anymore. Go to the site click on fly lines and there you have it.
The private label Hook & Hackle High Floater is a quality line at a reasonable price. Around $33 I think
I'm also a fan of the Cortland 333 lines. I have over a dozen of them. They cast and hold up well. Some of my 333 sinking lines are 10-12 years old
Lastly, a shop in Denver that is not a sponsor sells factory second lines
$9.50 each, 3 for $22.50
I have purchased 8 of these lines and have been satisfied with all but one of them.
You can PM for a link if you're interested
I would go with one of Cabela's lines. I think they're the best bang for
the buck.
Randy
I agree as far as the denver shop. Last I had looked they were not carring them anymore but I just went there and they were there. I have used these andthey are good as well the site is http://www.discountfishinginc.com/
I'd love to go with the Dorber Fly lines, but I really don't like the color, chartreuse. I believe even Cabelas cheaper lines are that color.
How about a "gently used" line on ebay? But- I have one of the H&H lines, and it's been fine. The color is a mild olive, but can still be seen pretty well.
Chuck
There are usually some deals on Sierra Trading Post, all depends what size you're looking for and what sizes they have each week. Personally, I like the way Cortland 333 Pro lines handle, and they are cheap to begin with and usually on some kind of sale. SA Aircell and Rio Mainstream lines are other good lines at lower prices. I do a bit of small stream fishing, with lots of rocks and branches, so lines get torn up in a hurry. It doesn't matter whether it's a $100 Sharkskin or a $15 bargain basement special, life expectancy is less than one season under these conditions, so I buy a couple of cheap lines every year, and they do just fine for most situations. After all, today's "starter" line was once the premier model.
-CC
If you want to learn how to cast, the best line available is Scientific Angler's Headstart fly line. It's designed to make learning easier, and it works great for that purpose. Yes, its bright yellow - but it is that color for a reason (so you can see your loop formation). If the color really bothers you, you can dye it later with RIT dye by immersing the entire line in a pot of dye made with hot water from your faucet. Pull it out to check the color every 30 seconds so it doesn't get too dark. Rinse with cold water when the color is to your liking and you're set.
Don't take my word for it - read what Sci Anglers has to say about it:
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...esh/Headstart/