On 2010-10-29 12:51:46 -0400, "JT" said:



"D. LaCourse" wrote in message
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On 2010-10-28 18:00:55 -0400, "JT" said:



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On Oct 27, 10:14 am, D. LaCourse wrote:

What's your idea for a good bonefish rod/reel?

I use a 4-piece 8wt Sage Z-Axis tip action with a 9wt sharkskin line
and an Abel Super 8 reel. Works for me.


RW,

Have you used the sharkskin in a 5 weight doing NF of the Clearwater
type fishing? If so, what do you think and would you recommend it?

If others have had experience with the Sharkskin, I would like to here
what you have to say about it.

TIA,
JT


It's all I use on fresh water rigs (4, 5, 6, 7). I love the way it
casts, but to me its forte is mending. Very easy to mend while
nymphing or drifting a dry fly. Its floatability is also excellent.
Takes awhile to get used to the buzz of the line going through the
guides, but no biggy really. I highly recommend it, but its price can
scare ya! d;o)

Dave

I appreciate the responses Dave/Ken.
As you mentioned they are definitely expensive. Have either of you
owned a Sharkskin line long enough to know how durable they are and if
you get more life out of the line or are they about the same as a SA or
Rio?

Thanks,
JT


The first rod I put it on was my 5 wt Winston LT5. That was two years
ago. I do most of my fishing in Maine with that rod and a 9 ft 6 wt
which also has had the Sharksin for two seasons. With more than 100
days/year fishing, both lines are holding up well. Casting/mending is
still great, and there is no sign of wear. I expect at least another
year out of them, probably more.

Dave