On Aug 14, 3:19 am, "BobS" wrote:
Lots of comments and I'll try to cover them he
1. Type of line is unknown and the package is only marked " "RIO Demo Fly
Line WF5F". I can't get a good match against any lines shown on their site.
It could be one of several.
2. Line is installed correctly. Tag at end said "Attach this end to
backing". Tag could have been put on wrong end of line but I doubt I could
cast 50' with the running line only. Hey, I'm only a novice - not an
accomplished caster............;-)
3. When casting into a head on wind I get a distance of about 20' (tiptop to
end of line) and then it just goes into a swiggle (in mid air) and drops to
the water as though it hit a pane of glass almost. When the wind was not
blowing, I could cast out about 50' of line. Had a 9' leader but I was
judging distance by the fly line since its a bright yellow and a little
easier to see then my indicator yarn tied to the end.
4. I don't have a scale that will measure grams but I will be going back to
the shop to have them ID it. I really think its a 4wt in which just got put
in the wroing package. For those not aware of the Demo packaging, it's just
a zip-lock type of plastic bag with a plain Rio label on it with a tear-off,
sticky tab that has the line weight and type printed on it that you put on
the spool.
5. As for the Orvis line being made for faster action lines, I know that and
of my 7 rods, only 2 are moderate-fast (Diamondback VSR and the Orvis TLS)
and 1 slow rod (the sweet 7' Diamondglass). Supposedly (according to shop
owner) the Rio line was meant for faster rods also but I'll know for sure
tomorrow.
It may be that the Rio line has a longer front taper and the weight is
further back than on other lines I have. Without the wind, I could cast it
out okay but still had to push it in comparison to the other line I was
comparing it against. Perhaps this line is for the more advanced caster
that knows how to chuck a spear into the wind. I simply made some
observations of what the line did under windy conditions for me and was
hoping to here comments from others that have used Rio. Upon reflection,
the only ID I have is "Demo" and it's yellow and it say's its WF5F.
Thanks,
Bob S.
There is another possibility here, and I have seen it happen on a
couple of lines. Your description of how the line seems to "hit a pane
of glass" describes the fault exactly, and it is caused by either
manufacturing residue, or some other substance on the running line.
This stops the line dead in the air.
Clean the line off in lukewarm soapy water, and dress it with the
recommended line dressing ( some recommend none, see the manufacturer
īs blurb) ), then try it again. If it still does the same thing, then
it is a different weight line to the other one you are using.
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Regards and tight lines!
Mike Connor
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