I've read that the Wulff TT works well with 3-5 wt bamboo rods. Going on the Wulff website, I see there is the Floating Fly Line Triangle Taper and also
the Joan Wulff Signature Line TT. Has anyone used both of these and what are the differences and preferences other than what is stated in the advertisements?
Also, being a novice, what are the differences in the casting characteristics between Wulff TT lines and conventional WF lines from companies such as SA and
RIO?
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Wulff TT, Joan Wulff Signature TT and conventional WF lines
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Posts: 72 11/07/2008 22:35 |
Question: I've been advised by some makers that the Wulff Long Belly is
a great line for bamboo and I've been really happy with the line on several rods. Any reason to choose the TT WF instead of the Bong Belly ?? As a WF/ DT hybrid the latter line would seem to have a lot
of advantages.
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Alaric11 wrote: Well, the Bong Belly is a cousin of the Beer Belly, iirc. Both may cause problems with your tiptop 
Tight Lines! Alistair |
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LOL wow and the "B" and "L" keys aren't even near each other!! A Freudian or Dr Leary or Bush Doctor (Peter Tosh) slip
   and I've been so good since college.
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Has anyone tried the Joan Wulff signature line?
- David www.UpperMidwestFlyFishing.com - fly fishing in the Upper Midwest. Spring Creeks to Smallies to Steelhead. |
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Posts: 241 11/09/2008 14:57 |
David Dornblaser wrote:Yes, I have ... they are Weight Forward lines, and for me personally, being a big fan of the TT lines, I don't really have any use for them, except for one particular 5wt rod that does better being overlined. |
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CtKenC, Do you mean the Wulff Signature line is more of a WF rather then a TT? Are the tapers that much different and I've read elsewhere that being a
thinner line at the tip, it is harder to cast short distances without much line out. Has anyone found this to be the case?
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thinner line at the tip, it is harder to cast short distances without much line out. Has anyone found this to be the case? Sometimes. Usually only if I have a weighted or heavy fly at short distances. I like the TT's but I still have DTs on a majority of my reels (I'm a creature of habit). If you want a delicate presentation line for dry flies at short to medium distances though, the TT is REALLY hard to beat and for roll-casting, with same, the TTs are deadly.
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Posts: 1759 11/10/2008 10:04 King of the Gnomes |
Gnome's two cents worth;
If the front taper is too fine cut it back (What that is heresy!!!) I did this with my first TT the first year they came out and was told good for me by the Wulff rep at the Retailer show the next fall. Do not be afraid to adjust the front taper as it is not set in stone. The signature series is what I refer to as a stupid line. It has a color change at the point that the heavy front taper/shooting head is at the optimum point of weight for loading that weight of rod at 30' . Line of choice for the gnome is either the TT or the TT signature series followed by the Cortland sylk. Jeff |
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Posts: 243 11/10/2008 13:20 |
ymc226 wrote: No, not "more of a WF" as you mention .... it is plain and simple a WF line and not a TT in any way ... just a WF like any other Mfg. |
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