I started fly fishing in 1960 when I was 13 and until 1998 I never knew a weight forward line existed. Never had a problem with the kind of fishing I did, but haven't had a level line since. It just depends on what an angler want's and is willing to spend. I will not spend a $100 on a line but I have bought one line that was close to $50 that I love. It is a bass taper line, but I can fish without it if i have to.I know cost's are up and do not have a problem with the companies pricing, I just won't pay it.


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