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In general, for a 4 weight bamboo....7ft. Tea Stick (thank you Joni), would you prefer a DT or a WF and why? I know that a DT can roll cast a little better and that a WF will shoot more line but what about for a bamboo rod? Any preference?
Happy Trails,
Dean
I fish a lot of bamboo, and tend to go with a DT line. The tapers on bamboo rods seem to respond better with a DT than with a WF. My favorite lines in order of preference are silk, Cortland Sylk, and Cortland 444 peach. With the Sylk lines I shorten the tip 9 to 12 inches, use a nail knot to attach the leader, and apply Loons Knot Sense to seal the end of the line to stop wicking and to produce a smooth transission for the knot so it doesn't hang in the tip top guide.
Dean:
Personal preference aside I have fished both DT's & WF's sucessfully on bamboo. It's still a fly rod despite the hype.
Your choices should be based on what line feels the best on your rod in your hands. Unfortunately that means you may have to try a few. I'm not familiar with your rod but if it is a moderate action bamboo I'm sure you will be happy with a standard taper line like a Cortland 444, Rio Classic, or Sci Angler Trout in either DT or WF.
Just my $0.02.
Alaska Dean
I would look for Cortland sylk line for your Boo, it come in both DT and WF from 3 to 7 weight, I works nice on my old glass rod.
Ghost.
Folks that fish bamboo tend to like more traditional lines. That mean lines with softer finishes. The Cortland Sylk and the old 444 Peach are popular and have a soft finish with little memory. I have been using the Hook and Hackle store brand double tapers on my bamboo rods of late and they work very nicely and are a good price. I suspect you will find more double tapers than with graphite rods - again because they are a little more traditional. They also have the advantage that you can wear out one end and then swap ends and wear out the other. This functionally doubles the life of the line. Bamboozle is right - they are just fly rods and will cast pretty much any line as long as it correctly matches the rod. It would, however, seem kind of odd to get a super specialized line designed to cast great distances and then use it on a bamboo rod.
David
Dean, I've had the Sylk both in a 4w WF, and a 5w DT. Had them for a few years now. Last year bought a Rio Selective Trout DT and won't go back to the Cortland. I hated the way the Sylk would sink (first 6+ feet). The Rio floats better, it's slicker, and virtually no memory. I use it on the cane and glass rods and love it. You might be able to pick some up on Ebay for a good price since it's been discontinued in favor of the STII.
I know I sold it to you, but I have to totally agree with what feels right to you.
I have said it before, I don't care for DT or TT although there are a few rods in my quiver that like them.
Just my personal preference. WF is thinner liner and to me shoots better.
I will also agree with the PEACH, and the ST II but I also will add Air Flo Ridgeline. However, I have the older Ridgeline and it has Memory that just won't quit. Hopefully the II has corrected that problem, specially with you in Alaska.
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After all he is getting up there in rings!!!!
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1,812 posts?????????
Wow!
And here I thought you were quiet and shy!!!
We didn't get our 12 inches of snow, but it did snow some and the roads were very slick today.
I think that the grayling and rainbows will be safe from Dean and me for awhile.
You two gotta be hating it. You are running out of House fix-me ups aren't you?
Weird, sun is shinning right now and big ol' fluffy flakes.
Yeah, I knew that we weren't out of the woods yet for snow and have a good chance to get more right up until May and even then some. I've seen it happen. :o) Unfortunately, I haven't run out of house fix-ups....they seem to grow.
RE:many rings......
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