Dear Bamboozle,

Last fall I had the opportunity to test cast a number of bamboo rods using 4,5 and 6 weight Sylk lines. There were both DT and WF lines though I really didn't pay close attention to which was which.

The rods ranged from South Bends to Garrisons and included several custom rods from regional builders.

Personally, I liked the Sylk lines on every rod I cast. I had no opportunity to actually fish with the lines because Tropical Storm Ivan had passed through a day earlier and the streams were raging. The line seemed to float just fine in the puddles of standing water that dotted the lawn though.

I can say that several of my bamboo fishing friends who were confirmed 444 Peach fans have switched to Sylk. In cooler weather it really shines because it has no memory. In warmer weather I have heard it sometimes feels tacky.

I feel good enough about it based on my buddies comment's that I will probably get a Sylk line the next time I replace one of my bamboo lines.

Regards,
Tim Murphy