In reading the various threads related to lines recommended for cane rods, I rarely see the Rio Selective Trout double taper lines recommended. Have others
tried them, and if so, are there particular features that make them a less desirable choice for bamboo? Thanks.
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Posts: 31 01/19/2009 11:36 |
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Posts: 412 01/19/2009 12:00 |
I'm not sure. I think they work great on cane rods. They're very supple, float well, and are very slick.
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Posts: 162 01/19/2009 12:07 |
Many people use and like them. If you use the search function you will find a number of references if not entire threads recommending the Rio Selective Trout
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They are great lines in both WF and DT TC |
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Posts: 541 01/19/2009 13:36 |
I've used Rio Selective Trout lines in both DT and WF on several cane rods. They perform beautifully and are usually the first plastic line I try on a cane
rod. The DTs are especially nice on "tweener" rods 7'9" - 8' in length.
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Posts: 146 01/19/2009 19:26 |
I use them, I have a DT 6 and a Wf 4, as previously stated, nice and supple, and float well.
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Posts: 249 01/19/2009 19:30 |
I also like the new ST DT II lines on my cane rods.
- David www.UpperMidwestFlyFishing.com - fly fishing in the Upper Midwest. Spring Creeks to Smallies to Steelhead. |
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Posts: 30 01/19/2009 23:44 |
I used nothing but Cortland 444 DT for years - until last year when I tried the RIO Selective Trout line. It worked great - supple and slick. I am ordering two
more lines this year.
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Posts: 45 01/20/2009 19:33 |
I use em on Ultralight rods ,Rio Selective Trout DT3F, been into the new Airflo ribbed Trout lines lately, tried one out in a Fly shop and now own 4 of them
....I have very rarely if ever seen posts on Airflo lines, am I the only one using them ....Paul
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Posts: 9 01/20/2009 20:15 |
I use them also DT5 and they seem ok to me
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Posts: 35 01/21/2009 12:35 |
Lee, I have and use these lines in both WF and DT versions. I'll be the dissenter here and say that I'm not wild about them. While they do have a
delicate dry-fly presentation that is great, I find their delivery lacking and they're often too delicate for my tastes.
I much prefer the Wulff TT or the SA Mastery Trout, which I think has a better finish and offers better durability. Have a Sharkskin, but haven't put enough time in with it to offer a good opinion there, but this may be an option. I used an Airflo extensively many years ago and was less than enthused, so I stopped using this brand. But I do hear a few positive comments about the "Ridged" trout line or some such. My two bits. |
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