Hi guys…what’s your experience with these lines?
Thank you in advance
Waterfox
I used the 3wt. several years back and it was pretty descent. It didn’t last as long as some of my other lines. I believe it was/is made by Cortland.
Used one on my 3 wgt rod for several years, caught lots of cutthroat on it, shot through the guides nicely. No complaints from me, especially at the price point.
Had one that came with a combo. Did not like it at all. It was the first Cabela’s product that disappointed me.
oldfrat, You didn’t say why. ???
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Sorry, Ray.
It was a WF4. It did not load the rod well, which surprised me given that it was part of a combo. It started sinking within the first hour of fishing.
At first I thought I had bought a terrible combo. Then I switched over to a peach 444 DT and fell in love with the rod.
I’ve been very happy with Cabela’s stuff for quality and value. I didn’t complain to Cabela’s or ask for a replacement as I figured the fly line was free and I got exactly what I paid for it.
I have some in 6 wf that I bought and use a few times. It’s not bad line. I think it is now made by SA. I say that based on a conversation I had with Bruce Richards. He told me that Cabelas line is more true to the rated weight, where Cortland can weight a bit heavier.
In casting and fishing with it, I was not unhappy with it. I have since sold the rod I used it on and it is now back on the spool.
I have one on a PT 5wt combo and don’t really care for it either. Just like Oldfrat said it tends to sink rather quickly and pickups up a lot of gunk. I also have more trouble casting it than the GPX on another 3wt and another 5wt. I now have a sink leader on it and use it to cast cracklebacks.
Do you think the Prestige Multi-Tip outfit would have the same problems…e.i would the floating line main line and floating tip be likely to sink? It might be made by a different company…I’ thinking Rio???
I have had a presitge plus fly line from Cabelas now for about 3 years. I like it for my 5 weight PT rod. I hate spending 60 dollars for a fly line. I havent had any problems with it so its served its purpose. Im sure it still has one more season left in it depending on how much I use it this year. The next line I want to try is Hook and Hackles Hi Floater lines. Ive heard good things about them and they are also less than 60 dollars.
Seege
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[This message has been edited by FIREMAN (edited 07 April 2006).]
FIREMAN - Now might be a good time to act on the H&H fly lines. They are on special for $35 and you take an additional 20% off, so they are a whopping $28 right now (till 4/15). If you’ve ever used a Cortland 444 Classic (peach), the H&H line is just like it except for being an AWESOME olive color. This line is easily the best bargain in fly lines that are out there. I bought this line on everyones recommendation here of Hook & Hackle. And they were exactly correct! You might want to check their site to see if you need anything else - that 20% off deal makes their prices WAY lower than anybody else’s! Just a very satisfied customer’s opinion…
Over and over, I hear the same thing. Cortland 444 peach. I have several, they are what they claim…great!
I started out with Rio lines and liked them quite a bit. Then tried the Cortland peach 444’s, really liked them, and figured I could save a few bucks. I’m far from the world’s greatest caster, though, so I probably don’t get the maximum benefit from more expensive lines.
Its funny how a few posts can change the direction of the original post. Ive actually got a list of things I need and fly line isnt one of them right now. I agree though H&H is a great mail order catalog. Thats where I got all of my rod building supplies.
Seege
I bought an 8 weight St. Croix/Cabela’s package deal for steelhead fishing that came with the Prestige Plus line. I hate that line. Granted, I’m not the greatest caster in the world, but I can’t get it out there more than 10 or 15 feet. I can roll cast twice as far with my 5 weight St. Croix loaded with cheap old Scientific Angler line.
Anyway, my opinion is to avoid it. Some people like it. Who’s right? With my luck it’s probably them. lol
For what its worth, I never considered Scientific Anglers line “cheap”, yours maybe old, but so is some sink tip and full sinking I have. As long as I clean it often (it has been in the salt too) it has held up very well and still casts fine. I know Rio and others make excellent lines (I don’t own or have cast Rio, but FAOL foks can’t be wrong with their exceptional accolades of the line), but some of the old standbyes are still worth looking at. IMOHO
Like Cortland and Scientific Anglers, I drive a Ford…Like Rio, some drive a Lexus…I still get from the farm to the stream…in fine fashion too.
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Jonezee,
I gotta say this …
Comparing the price of a Ford and Lexus …doesn’t relate to the difference in price of flylies…actual dollars…
To be a little more serious …I really don’t see letting price point make a difference in choosing a flyline that you’ll use very often…it’s not very many dollars…use what turns you on…
[This message has been edited by ducksterman (edited 10 April 2006).]