I’m going to be trying some casting to Tiger Muskies this summer, and I’ve been told that a clouser line is better for throwing big heavy flies. Can anyone help me with what I’m going to need to change as far as my casting stroke? I’m used to a 5 weight with a Mod/Fast action rod. I’ll be casting an Albright 9’ 9 weight GP with a Rio WF10 sink tip. (it’s what I have) I hope this works out well. The thought of a 40" fish with an attitude is exciting. :shock:
Thanks Ahead,
I’ve got one for my 8 weight and it turns those big flies over nicely. I think it’s just the front taper is aggresive so it does a better job getting over. I cast mine a little differently, but I that’s because I use it on an XP, which is a bit stiffer than my lighter weight rods. If you’re used to the action of your 9 wt, I doubt you’ll have to cast any differently.
Lotech,
I’ve got Clouser lines on my four weight, my six weight and both my nine weights. Obviously, I’m a big fan of Clouser lines. The line does just what the advertisement says, it turns over big flies and increases your casting control with heavy and/or bulky flies. I also get some extra casting distance with these lines; on my nine weight that distance comes to 8-12 feet. I don’t notice that I have to make any major adjustments in my casting when using this line. I just “feel” the rod as it loads and watch my loops when casting. 8T 
The Clouser line works excellent for everything from big, bulky flies to split shot and indicator’s. I use it for bass and steelhead. It also mends very well at distances. The only thing i’ve had to change a bit, is my casting stroke. I’ve had to back off a bit, on my casting because that line shoots out so easy. I tend to overpower my casts and if I do that with the Clouser, I get the typical “pop” at the end of the cast. It’s not the line, just my bad habits. lol.
Great line for the heavy stuff!