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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
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Who said anything about overlining the rod?
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NickO...at first I thought the same thing ..thought maybe JC was staying up too late and went with the "Ultra 4"....but I knew he knew better so looked more carefully....it's there..
"DianeID
Member posted 29 April 2006 10:53 PM
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Get the best of both and get something like a 4I. "
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Hi WCH! One other thing to think about is matching the line to the action of the rod as well as the water temps you will be primarily dealing with. The beauty of the slow to medium actions is that you may not have to buy the most expensive as far as $ goes to have a real nice matching line. The Ultra 4 may do you real well for the action you have, is nice and supple, and save a few bucks in the bargain. I'm taking a real hard look at the Sylk line for my old fiberglass rod, and not only will it be cheaper, it may very well work better than the original line! Anyway, my 2c.
Good Fishing!
Bob
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I've heard some good things about Cortland's new floating line! Supposed to shoot through the guides well and floats high all the way to the very end. I havn't even seen one yet but it sounds good...um hmm...ayup. Anyone using one?
Ol' Bill
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