Adam wrote:
Going on a northern pike trip to northern Canada (400 miles north of
Winnipeg) beginning of June. I realize that the main difference
between
these two lines is in the taper. However, I believe that I can cast
fairly well with the 444SL and probably don't need to go for the more
expensive pike/musky. Question is how does the 444SL perform in cool
to
cold water that I'll be experiencing during my trip? Thanks,

Adam


The SL will do fine. It's designed for trout fishing, not warm salt
water, so you should find it works great. I have my first pike taper
line, and will be trying it on Great Slave Lake while you're down south
in Manitoba.

My favorite lines so far have been a steelhead taper floating line, and
a type 4 sink tip.

Chas
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