bonedog
I use the RIO Clouser on my 8wt. Not a bad line. It's the first specialty line I have thrown. Some feel that you can get bye with a standard weight forward line. Where I think the Clouser shines is in very windy conditions and when throwing big heavy flies. Another good line that I have found that I use on my 5wt for smaller bugs and wooolly buggers is SA's Headstart. It has a heavier head than a standard weight forward line. I think it would do well for what you are looking for.
[This message has been edited by anglerdave (edited 17 February 2005).]
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