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Warren wrote:

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If they advertised them as a 4.5 weight or 6.5 weight line, or make that
information readily available, I would have no problem with the
practice. But like you, I want to know what I'm buying. If I buy 5
weight DT line, I don't want to get a 5.5 weight.


They don't "advertise" that fact nor do they hide it. The info is
available on their "technical specifications" for various lines on
their website. The only way you could be "duped" is by not
researching what you are buying in the first place.

You didn't have to research in the past. If you bought a four weight
that's what you got. I don't think they should sell a 4.5 weight as a 4
weight.

You didn't have to research automobiles in the past either, but now
you do. Unfortunately I think it is just a sign of the times and
you are eventually just going to have to accept it. It bothered me
at first too, but now I am used to it and actually count on that
sizing system when buying lines.

I am not 100% sure that it is the line manufacturer's fault though.
I mean they are the ones making the lines that way, but could it be
because of how modern rods are manufactured and sized? What if a
classic 4 weight line doesn't work on modern "4wt" rods? What is a
line manufacturer supposed to do? If the rod manufacturers aren't
following the standards, why should we blame line manufacturers who
adapt to the rod changes?
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