Line choice

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schreef BobS de volgende woordjes :

Okay guy's - we just got the two reels in for my brother and
brother-in-law's birthdays and now I need to get some line and
backing.
I'll describe the type of fishing they'll be doing with the rod/reel
they're getting as gifts:

1. 9', 9 wt rod for brother who likes to fish for steelheads and
salmon in northern NY and for large-mouth bass. Cold weather
freak.....
2. 9', 8 wt rod for brother-in-law who likes to fish for bass, trout
and may go for steelheads now that he'll have a heavier rod/reel.
More of a warm weather fisherman - like me.

For #1 should this be floating or sinking -or- go with an
interchangeable line? He'll be fishing in cold weather too (snow and
ice) and will probably even try to use the new rig when he's ice
fishing through a hole - just to show off....;-)

For #2, he likes the streams, small lakes and rivers but does want to
try some bigger / faster waters for larger trout - hence the 8 wt
outfit Wants to make it out to Montana and Alaska next year for a
dream trip. I hope to be on that trip also.

Well aware that one line will not do it all but I'll get them started
with a good one to start at least....

This gives you some insight as to what they will be fishing for and
what their styles are. I have tested a few lines so far and I'm not
to impressed with the Cortland lines like the 555 or 333, they're
okay and I have 2 spare spools with those lines on but I prefer the
444 series for warm weather in the lighter weights and softer rod.

Just got the wife's reel wound with some Orvis Wonderline Gen 3 (5wt)
and was out tossing it around in the backyard during some heavy winds
Monday - and I was very impressed. The TLS (8'6', 5wt, 4 pc rod) and
this line worked beautifully - and even as a novice, I could punch it
out 50', and hit a 30" target (well, most of the time) in an almost
head-on, gusty wind. It was so strong at times that the line
literally dumped in front of me during a gust - to give you an idea
of how windy it was.
I have SA GPX line on my 8 wt rod and it's actually about a 8.5 wt
and loads up the St. Croix 8 wt rod (fast+) nicely and shoots it out
there pretty good. I've not tried Rio brand yet but have read some
good reviews. The major players in our area (upstate NY) seem to be
Cortland, SA and Rio lines.

Your comments and wisdom appreciated,

Bob S.

ehm, a kind respons from Holland, usually you pick a line that suites your
rod and then you look for the rod/reel combination. Since both rods/reels
are pretty heavy, #8 and #9, i'd go for 30lbs backing and maybe a S.A.
Mastery line.

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