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good fly line
I just purchased a 3wt 2 piece 8' St Croix Avid fly rod, on sale at Cabelas for only 99.99, rather than 180!! and I got a CSR large arbor, lite weight reel for only 50 bucks, 25 bucks off!! LOL A sale to get rid of the "last years" Avid color!..... I like the old color, and I love the wonderful casting action of this beautiful rod!
Now for you fly experts, what would be a good line for trout fishing with nympths and streamers?
Do you think I should go to a 4wt line? I'm using my last years' Cabelas line, and I've caught a lot of trout already with streamers, but I want to upgrade to a better line.
WF floating, or sink tip, or a 4wt overline?
Thanks in advance,
fish on
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OK, you saved some $$'s. Now invest in the most important part, the line. Try a brand new Scientific Anglers WF3F 'Trout' fly line. I think you will like your rod even more! http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/JimsTest/cstbb.jpg
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Get the best of both and get something like a 4I. It's a new generation, the front is clear and a bit of sinking.
No one line is a panacea. There are days when you need to float, days when you need to sink.
Did you happen to buy an extra spool for your reel? I carry two, and I switch. DH is a bit more exotic and carries three. He doesn't like to go back and forth once he's in the water.
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you have a three weight rod. Use a three weight line. You will be fine.
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"Give me ambiguity or give me something else"
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Use a floating line so you can 'detect' strikes. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
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Ultra 4 or GPX, nothing else will do Scientific anglers makes it
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why are you wanting him to overline the rod? It's not a powerful one to begin with? What am I missing here? Is it so he can pitch big heavy flies? If so, perhaps he needs a bigger rod!
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I agree. You do not have to overline. I have 2 3 Wts. Both have 3 Wt. line on them. If I want to cast heavier flies I go to my 5 Wt. outfit.
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I'm with JC on this one. Get a Scientific Angler's WF3F "Trout". I like the bright orange! Fishing nymphs with intermediate sinking line is not easy.
[This message has been edited by Ray (edited 30 April 2006).]
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Then again, there is the Cortland Sylk Line, that is pvc but acts like the old silk line without all the hassel and maintanece. My 7 weight Sylk, is the same diameter as my SA 3 weight line. Less bulk in the air, less air drag, clears the guides like Crap through a Goose.
Only comes in Mustard Yellow, like the original Silk Lines. Weight Forward or Double Tapered. Cabela has Cortland Sylk, for $50.
I have a St. Croix Avid, I would suggest (since you have a 3 weight), to go with a 3wieght WF or 2 weight DT. The rods handle the line that they are designated for.
~Parnelli