On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 19:22:25 +0000 (UTC), "Anonymous"
wrote:

Hi all,

A lot of respondents to my question have been recommending Cortland line.
Has anybody any ideas on the difference between the 444 and 555 range? I've
only used the 555 before (WF7F) which seemed fairly 'stiff'.

Also, I'm looking for a good, smooth intermediate line that shoots well. I
have only previously used a Scientific Anglers WF7I and have found it to be
very 'rough' on it's surface and not good for shooting line.

Any further help would be appreciated.

X


In answer to initial enquiry the best line I ever used for being slick
and casting well was the Hardy Ice Blue floater. The thing that let it
down for me was durability. I fish "a lot" and it didn't stand up to
the rigours very well. Currently using - wait for it - Airflo Polyfuse
WF 7F. I get a least 2 seasons out of one and find them excellent.
Some of their early floaters were like hydraulic cables on a wagon.
Coils like you wouldn't believe. This one for me is fine. I have used
all the major makes over the years and wouldn't really quibble with
any of them. One at the cheaper end that was excellent was an
unbranded fluo yellow floater that Rutland Lodge sold/sell. I think
they were in fact Shakespeare but couldn't swear to it.
Intermediates I have a few makes but I rarely use any of them
preferring floaters. Of the one's I use my fave is a very old Hardy
Wet Cell 1. I'm not sure they make it any more. It's more slow sink
than intermediate. I just lengthen leader on floater to 25' or so if I
want to get deeper.
Keith