On 2009-12-17 15:58:58 -0500, Larry L said:


I have a Sharkskin ( on a rod I don't use that much ) and find it
"OK" .... it was exceptional when brand new, but even a soap and water
bath doesn't seem to revive it ( for me ) Also, I don't care for the
rough feel after a couple hours ... and, I don't really fish at a
distance much. I don't think I'd part with the extra bucks for a
Sharkskin for my (90% of my fishing ) 4wt.

What rough feel? I haven't noticed any on my 5, 6, and 7 weights. It
does make an irritating squeal, but I soon got used to it. For mending
big steelhead/salmon flies, it is invaluable. The fishing in Tierra
del Fuego this past winter/spring called for long casts and lots of
upstream mends to get the fly down to the right depth. With previous
similar fishing (same rod/different line) in Alaska, I can say that the
Sharkskin made life much easier.

Chocolate/vanilla, eh? d;o)

Dave