On Apr 27, 12:10 pm, "Larry L" wrote:
Checking my rods, I see that I could use a new floating 5wt line.

The last couple lines I bought ( for other rods ) disappointed me ... one, a
gray one ( maybe SA but I'm not positive ) has terrible memory and all
efforts to straighten it yield only poor results .... the other ( a Rio )
has a finish that turns sticky quickly ( I clean my lines often and even
bought some Rio brand line treatment trying to remedy this ) and then casts
poorly ..... and, of course, no floating line really floats worth ****
after the first hour

So, I bet some of you out there follow the "latest and greatest" product
trends .... is there a line available that comes close to it's adman hype?
What's the best available, at this time? opinions?

Call me a luddite, but I still prefer the old Cortland 444 peach
lines. I use them on my rods that see the most action, and I've been
seen fishing with Cortland 333 HT on the rods that see less use. I
keep them clean, use a bit of dressing, and am happy with both. The
333 doesn't las as long as the 444, but floating and short casting
characteristics seem fine to me.