http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/19202/t/silk-lines-from-China.html en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:34:31 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:15:41 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/19202/t/silk-lines-from-China.html Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/147519/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-147519 feeds@yuku.com (pmag) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/147519 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:15:41 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/147313/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-147313 Marty wrote:

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Conor,
A lot of posts were removed...zhu seems to have some boosters/ supporters that like to send some unpleasant and argumentative pm's / emails when disparaging remarks have been made about the product and its quality (same for the rods)....takes all kinds......if memory serves there were not any really viable solutions for stripping the line that would not damage the silk or require a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (kellymm) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/147313 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:14:45 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/147098/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-147098 A lot of posts were removed...zhu seems to have some boosters/ supporters that like to send some unpleasant and argumentative pm's / emails when disparaging remarks have been made about the product and its quality (same for the rods)....takes all kinds......if memory serves there were not any really viable solutions for stripping the line that would not damage the silk or require a respirator..... I know some folks have gotten untreated lines though..... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Marty) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/147098 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:14:48 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146871/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146871 feeds@yuku.com (Conor) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146871 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:07:09 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146799/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146799 I found your comments interesting. I don't have any helpful info thou. The diameter being high is very strange I recall someone else mentioning this. With all other silk lines I've used it is the opposite, a silk line should be considerably smaller, even to the naked eye without miking. Must be something in the finsh material, heavy application. I have also though of try the unvarnished line route and plan to just contact Zsu directly.
Mike ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mtn) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146799 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:39:52 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146579/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146579
There is a bunch of info here on what doesn't work to strip the lines. Useful stuff; it will save me some trials. I was hoping that someone lurking had successfully striped the lines. I'll try to look up the guy I mentioned and get his method.

My other question re: Zhu selling stripped... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Conor) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146579 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:00:10 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146547/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146547
Here's a suggestion--read this whole thread. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146547 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:27:26 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146392/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146392 feeds@yuku.com (Conor) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146392 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:42:23 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/146151/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-146151
Thanks for sharing your experience and methods of preparation. These will no doubt be as useful to others as they are to me.

Thanks again. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/146151 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:33:43 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/145917/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-145917
I took my new Zhu line, rubbed it down with OOOO steel wool followed by pumice and four applications of Red Mucilin. I've fished it all spring with no problems whatsoever. It casts, shoots and floats just fine, thank you.

Moreover, there is no indication of excess wear, fraying or abnormal quality control.
And yes, I have several other silk lines.

Do I fish it all the time? No, I... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/145917 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:26:46 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/145853/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-145853 feeds@yuku.com (Marty) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/145853 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:19:39 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/145254/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-145254
Thanks for the update. I had not been able to get my line to strip. I will try paint stripper with Methylene Chlorideif I can find some.

Dave
]]> feeds@yuku.com (weightforward) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/145254 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:36:58 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/145187/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-145187
The DT4 and DT5 were put on two Zhu's reels that were also purchased, and last week, while in Cheese Country, the reels / lines were fished. Other than the louder-than-normal reel "clicks", I experienced no problems or complaints with either of the two reels or... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (joaniebo) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/145187 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:55:28 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/145175/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-145175 feeds@yuku.com (caddis4) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/145175 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:18:51 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/139406/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-139406 feeds@yuku.com (pmag) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/139406 Wed, 20 May 2009 07:21:23 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/139401/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-139401 So, whats the concensus ? Is it a true DT4wt ? Does the proposed 'Mucilin" mixture ruin the line ?
For $40 or less a line now on the eBay - is it worth a shot on a DT4 or DT 5 ?
Brian ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Brian Shaffer) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/139401 Wed, 20 May 2009 06:24:16 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/135857/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-135857
They work fine for me. That is, they float well and shoot well through the guides and they're becoming more supple with each outing. Although I'm not too interested in buying unfinished lines, I'm still a happy Zhu customer.

Whoda thunk it?!

Regards,
Flyman feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/135857 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:31:39 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/135853/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-135853
Little humor here, as I was one who thought this seems a little to good to be true...I think I'll wait for a while and see if they ( Mr. Zuh's lines ) are really a good deal....now I'm glad I forked over the money (large sums) for 3 new Phoenix and 2 used silk lines.

Monty Montana ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MontyMontana) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/135853 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:09:17 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/135822/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-135822 Now what the hell are we gonna do? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (bamb00zler) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/135822 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:53:01 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/reply/135697/t/silk-lines-from-China.html#reply-135697 feeds@yuku.com (tdsmoonchild) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/sreply/135697 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:47:50 GMT http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/19202/t/silk-lines-from-China.html feeds@yuku.com (wbgv) http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/19202 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:34:31 GMT