old f--ts with flyrods

[rgfixit]

Thanks Wiredstone. It makes me happy to see a quality line made in the good old USA. I assume it's a welded loop? I hate to break with my own tradition of using Cortland lines. I've had extraordinary good results with them.....but....it maybe time for a change.

RG

[KingPerch]

Good morning Old Farts!! RG, What line do you use for trout on  intermediate to larger sized streams/ small rivers , where some distance in cast would be needed?? 5 wt. rod with dries and nymphs. Thanks!!--KP

[rgfixit]

Geez, I have to tell you that I'm not as proficient a trout fisher as most of the others around here. I've been a warm water fly fisher most of my time.

I can say that I use a weight forward on my 5, 7 and 9wt rods. I'm a Cortland guy so 444 lazer lines have been my choice for many years. For the 3wt I just finished I'm choosing between a Cortland Precision and a SA Sharkskin in a double taper...maybe both....  possibly 1 being  a half weight heavier.

Seems to me that it depends on your rod, it's flex and your casting style. Every rod (and fly fisher)  will lift and control a line differently.  A fast rod will take a heavier line if you want. It's too bad that there isn't a shop with a bunch of reels spooled up with a variety of lines that a person could try.

RG

[celt6]

Cant say anything bad about Cortland, learned to fly fish a few Years ago, got a nice starter set from Cortland in 5wt, 7.5 ft rod, still use that thing in the streams, .... weight forward for me, I am an amateur old fart.

[oatkasut]

I typically wear out my fly line (Cortland444, WF5 wt) in one season of fishing about 70 trips or 400 hrs of fishing. What kind of life do you fellows experience from your line?Am I asking for too much to expect it to last longer?

[fishing mechanic]

I typically wear out my fly line (Cortland444, WF5 wt) in one season of fishing about 70 trips or 400 hrs of fishing. What kind of life do you fellows experience from your line?Am I asking for too much to expect it to last longer?

Good question, especially for a fly rook, as I am. How do ya know when the line is worn? Does it sink readily....or just typical dings and chaffing?

[oatkasut]

the line develops cracks since the plastic coating loses plasticizer and the line becomes brittle. You can easily see the microcracks in its surface. The line is still useful  but it compromises its performance somewhat. Probably keeping the line out of sunlight and away from heat is helpful plus cleaning the line periodically would be good.

[celt6]

I stretch mine out in the spring, then apply a light coat of armor all on a piece of papertowel then rewind holding the the line between the towel.

[rgfixit]

I've used Son Of A Gun protectant ever since I rejuvenated a 10 year old line with it a few years back. I had a lightly used 7wt, Cortland 444 sink tip that was damaged by mold in a basement flood. I cleaned it as best as I could and coated it several times with Son Of A Gun and it performed very well.

I use it as a cleaner on a soft cloth. It seems to add flotation as well.

I've never had a Cortland line crack.

RG

[KingPerch]

Hey RG, If I wipe my lines down with WD-40.....Would I catch more fish??? LOL!!! Good tips here guys!! Thanks--KP

[rgfixit]

On another note, what's your scissor collection look like.


I have to admit, I use the little green handled scissors more than any of the others. Craftsmart...Micheal's crafts...$3.99

The Ghinger scissors in the box were crazy expensive and I end up using the cheap ones....go figure.
RG

[rgfixit]

Hey RG, If I wipe my lines down with WD-40.....Would I catch more fish??? LOL!!! Good tips here guys!! Thanks--KP

Aaaaaaaa...yeah.....you'd catch more fish....something's gotta work for you

Wait till you get the next box of goodies KP. You'll begin to understand the depths of my fishing addiction.

RG

[KingPerch]

Aaaaaaaa...yeah.....you'd catch more fish....something's gotta work for you

Wait till you get the next box of goodies KP. You'll begin to understand the depths of my fishing addiction.

RG

First GAMMA....now RG is picking on me!!! LOL! You had better send a bill with it too!!!   The anticipation of that delivery is killing me!!!!

Thanks,
 KP

[Gamma Fish]

On another note, what's your scissor collection look like.


I have to admit, I use the little green handled scissors more than any of the others. Craftsmart...Micheal's crafts...$3.99

The Ghinger scissors in the box were crazy expensive and I end up using the cheap ones....go figure.
RG

It just goes to show ya !   Scissors are like a box of chocolates !    You never know what you'll get !

  KP. Gump

[rgfixit]

It's embarrassing how well those little scissors work. Super fine points, cut just about anything from the finest fibers to wire. The $40 pair in the box don't come close

I do like the Dr Slicks for any work with deer or elk hair..

I still haven't decided on a line. I like the Sharkskin design...but...100 bucks for a fly line? Come on! I was trying to find out if it has a platinum core or what.

RG