Chas Wade wrote:

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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Hi Chas. Good speaking with you again. It is only a matter of about
$25-30 between the two lines (there are some deals on the regular SL).
But, what the hell, if I can keep the money in my pocket and still toss
a good line, so be it. I've got the warm water wf9f, but really don't
want to take a chance with it in the north country. Can't wait to get
to the big pike they say they have at Edmund Lake. Just hope that this
damn cold winter doesn't screw up the ice out and the that the first
week in June will give me a chance to do some great sight fishing for
the big 'uns. When are you going to Great Slave?

Adam

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