What is the most supple fly line out there (not silk)? I'm looking to replace a few fly lines and have been using Cortland 444 peach because it remains
supple in cold water. Also, it has to be a DT. Any thoughts?
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Posts: 84 04/01/2009 12:08 |
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Posts: 632 04/01/2009 12:12 |
Cortland Sylk is, IMHO, more supple than Peach. I also like the Rio Selective Trout II lines for cold water performance, and SA Mastery XPS.
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Posts: 94 04/01/2009 14:09 |
I'll second the Rio and add Hook & Hackle to the list.
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Posts: 17 04/01/2009 14:42 |
I like the SA Ultra series, especially the III (haven't yet tried the IV). Cortland Sylk is a close second.
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Posts: 2536 04/01/2009 19:03 |
flyfisher43 wrote: Is the III still available? Bob Go Heels!!! |
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Posts: 2055 04/01/2009 19:07 Bamboo preacher |
The Rio Selective Trout is quite supple. But my newfound favorite is the Scientific Anglers Shark Skin
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Posts: 45 04/01/2009 19:53 |
My top choices for most flexible/least memory would be Sylk (my favorite winter line), SA XPS ; then the H&H, which I think is a really good all-around
line-- I have three H&Hs in 4,5, and 6--, then the Cortland 444. All DTs, all weather all the time. All good.
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Posts: 66 04/01/2009 21:10 |
Cortland "Clear Creek".
Hands-down the best fly line I have ever used. Supple, but not soft, with an extra-long front-end taper and very gradual rear taper to a fine level rear/"shooting" line (although it's not really a WF or LB). I tie my own leaders and if you use a .017 leader butt (as I do), the next step up is the tip-end of the line. Introduced around1995 and still the best leader-to-line transition and delicate fly presentation of any fly line I know of. It was introduced sort of under the radar when it was new (took a back seat to first-generation Lazer Line advertising of the same period). Currently about $55 or so and still available through Cortland, some fly shops, and some catalogs. Dark olive-green color. I rue the day I won't be able to find any; it's all I use. Chuck |
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Posts: 18 04/01/2009 21:40 |
bobbeegee wrote: Is the III still available? You can still find NOS (or barely used) Ultra IIIs as closeouts or in vintage tackle catalogs/websites. I recently purchased a IV, but haven't cast it yet. |
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Posts: 2540 04/01/2009 21:50 |
flyfisher!
I suppose the IV is just the new and improved III? Still available in the buckskin color? Bob Go Heels!!! |
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Posts: 260 04/02/2009 02:39 |
I find the Scientific Anglers Supreme 2 Ivory lines work really well on bamboo rods. They are supple and slick with very little memory and that ivory colour
looks right on a cane rod.
 Tried out some new H&H
lines this past weekend and they too were very supple and floated nice and high, but I couldn't help feeling they felt light for their designated weights.
Very impressive lines all the same.
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Posts: 899 04/02/2009 03:10 |
Sylk, by far the most supple plastic line I have ever seen. good line. dont fish it often enough, not sure why...
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Posts: 2132 04/02/2009 06:11 The COOLER |
Cortland Sylk. For sure in the winter.
Brook Trout are God's way of reminding us everything is going to be alright. |
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Posts: 527 04/02/2009 07:52 |
I've posted this before, but in my experience the "suppleness" of Cortland Sylk and H&H (made by Cortland) is the same -- very supple even in
cold weather.
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Posts: 101 04/02/2009 09:17 |
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Posts: 19 04/02/2009 11:15 |
bobbeegee wrote: I suppose the IV is just the new and improved III? Still available in the buckskin color? That's my understanding--and yes, I use only the buckskin color, a nice complement to bamboo rods. |
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Posts: 15 04/02/2009 12:07 |
The Ultra 3 changed to Ultra 4 and now this year it is labeled as the Supra.
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Posts: 28 04/02/2009 12:26 |
bobbeegee wrote:Hasn't the IV recently been discontinued and replaced by the new Supra line? If it is the same line it still comes in the buckskin and sunrise colors. |
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Posts: 20 04/02/2009 14:47 |
Fanwing & Arctic Grayling...
Thanks for the marketing update. I haven't shopped for a new line since purchasing my Ultra IV late last year, so I wasn't aware of the name change and would have just assumed one more good thing had been discontinued. |
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Posts: 2541 04/02/2009 15:17 |
next year?
The Super Supra Ultra V? bobbyg 
Go Heels!!! |
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Posts: 85 04/02/2009 19:49 |
Thanks for all the responses guys. I do fish a few of the sylks, I just don't think they float very well compared to the 444 Peach, but they are
definately more supple.
Fishing with bait is like swearing in church.
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