Mike wrote:
SNIP

... You can increase the performance of a #6
weight rod into the wind very considerably by using a shooting head on
it. For info on shooting heads see here;

http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbette...ads/index.html

The right head will allow you to cast a lot further, and also to use
larger flies if you wish.

It depends on what you mean by performance. If by performance
you mean casting for distance I could see where a shooting
head system might make sense. But a Central Illinois bass
fisherman hardly ever has to cast for distance, accuracy and
the ability to turn over big wind eating flies is far more
important than distance.

The venerable Cortland Peach 444 is a good all around fly line
but the specialty lines are better for bass fishing. I use the
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Bass Bug fly line in 6wt and
it is an excellent choice. I've also had an opportunity to cast
the new Cortland Precision Big Fly - Bass and I like it even
better, but it doesn't come in 6wt, just 7, 8, & 9.

--
Ken Fortenberry