8 Weight Line

Charlie Choc wrote:

Willi & Sue wrote:

I'm going up to the Clearwater next week to try and see if I can hook
up with a Steelhead. I'm planning on using my 8 weight rod. The line I
have for it is a "Bonefish" line, made for fishing in warm water
conditions. Is this going to work for me or will it suck because it is
too stiff? I'd rather not buy a new line.

Try it on a local stream to see how it handles in cold water.


DUH!!!!

I went out and cast it in the irrigation canal that runs through my
property. Casts fine. It does have a bit more memory but it's not very
noticeable. I think it will work OK. If it's colder up there and I have
trouble I'll just buy a line from a local shop.

Willi

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Charlie Choc wrote:

Willi & Sue wrote:

I'm going up to the Clearwater next week to try and see if I can hook
up with a Steelhead. I'm planning on using my 8 weight rod. The line I
have for it is a "Bonefish" line, made for fishing in warm water
conditions. Is this going to work for me or will it suck because it is
too stiff? I'd rather not buy a new line.

Try it on a local stream to see how it handles in cold water.


DUH!!!!

I went out and cast it in the irrigation canal that runs through my
property. Casts fine. It does have a bit more memory but it's not very
noticeable. I think it will work OK. If it's colder up there and I have
trouble I'll just buy a line from a local shop.

Willi



I'd go with the line you have. This isn't precision casting you're talking
about. If you're going to spend money, buy a helmet, in case you forget to
duck!

Scott