Budget Fly Line

[Fly Goddess]

I use the aquanova lines alot and have never had a problem with them just changed out the one I bought in 2002. I must say I use them for still water fishing the most as that is what I do. I have used the first and seconds. I even use them on my steelhead rods. Some have problems with them I never have. for under $10 (seconds) and under $15.00 (firsts) I will use them. I have not used the H& H lines but if Ron sticks behind them like he does everything else they are great

WOW! seven years? How often do you fish? I change even my high end out after five years and check constantly for cracks or what not.
Maybe I am too picky.

[harleybob87]

Good question Fly goddess. I fish from March through september at lease 1 day a week for at least 6 hours. I use prmarly sinking line and clean it once or twice a year depending on the rod I am using. Changed this last line out that I spoke of because the tip to about 20 ft down had cracks. It was due and then some. I expect to get at least 5 years out of a line. That being said I don't buy high end lines because I can't afford them LOL. Do I wish I could yes the sharkskin has really caught my eye. Hope you can make it to the idaho fishin. Would be a pleasure to meet you.

[Fly Goddess]

Me too HARLEY! That would be a blast, I feel I know most of you anyway, but a face would be nice.

You said you fish STILLWATER, where there I relate totally, and to be honest I picked up a TYPE IV at Wally World that wasn't too bad, but again that was sinking. If I use a floating on a lake it is because there is a rise or to plop a mouse out there. In that case I want a no memory line that shoots with ease and floats like a cork, but I also use floating for DEEP NYMPHING, where the quality of the line ISN'T a big issue.
My hat is off to you, you make it work!

[clarkman23]

I fish Hook and Hackle lines on my bamboo, glass & graphite...love them. They're made by Cortland. I've heard that the taper is somewhere between the Sylk and 444 Classic. I really see no reason to go with anything else for a foating line with the type of fishing I do.

~Randy

[lastchance]

In my humble opinion you can't go wrong with H & H lines. I fish them all the time and I fish about 75 days a year in hot sun and in below freezing temps on streams and rivers. I haven't had one fail. I fish nymphs 90% of the time and they take a pretty good beating. They are durable, too. I'm not one of those people that changes fly lines at the first sign of a nick and I get a good solid 4 or 5 years of them

[Fly Goddess]

That is great to hear! I think I will pass this info on.
I guess I like the different qualities of the lines I use (Windcutter II, Selective Trout, Ridgeline, Superfine, And Sharkskin) I do have a few that are hyped up that I just don't care for.
I guess it all depends on how technical you want to get.

[RG/AR]

Ol' Blue, I use the Dorber lines quite a bit. They are supple and cast well. The biggest difference I find between them and the higher priced lines is their lifespan. They usually don't last as long for me as a higher priced line will.

[RG/AR]

PS; Folks on this board will see me defending or recommending Dorber products quite often. The reason is that I live only 30 miles from the headquarters of Dorber and am quite familiar with their products and service. I am not affiliated with Dorber in any way other than being a satisfied customer.

[dudley]

I use the aquanova lines alot and have never had a problem with them just changed out the one I bought in 2002.

This weekend I dug out an old reel that I'm planning on putting to use this season (an Airex Ablette) .
On it is a Northern Sport (Aquanova) line that I bought in 1981.
It's flithy and I probably haven't used it in over 10 years.....but there's not a crack it

[Mato Kuwapi]

I'm quite impressed with the Hook & Hackle fly line. I've had some on my reels for three or four seasons now. I'm still happy with them and would buy more.