SJHassan, from MD.
From: Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] [VFB} Best Line for big stuff Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:42:57 -0700
Junaid Hassan wrote:
What type of flyline is best for large flies such as those for big trout, smallies, and largemouths? I'll be pitching zonkers, 1/50 and 1/100 lead eyed clousers, big buggers, leeches, and a few bassbugs...I was thinking of just getting a 7 wt. bass bug taper or maybe a WF but there are these others like Rocket Taper (Cortland 555) and Orvis Wonderline and Longbelly Line, so there are almost too many lines to chose from and I can't decide.......Any ideas?
Don't forget to note that this line is for use with a 7-wt. Sage Graphite II 790 RP. I still would select an 8-wt. line regardless of type for your use. Minimally, you want a weight-forward, and the bass bug taper is a good suggestion.
Every manufacturer has their own product names for the same line taper design. Rocket Taper (Cortland) I believe is a weight forward design. The Wonderline comes in a number of different designs and I think the name Wonderline refers to the material and finish of the lines rather than the taper design. Long belly is not a design you would want here, but the tech explanation is kind of involved to get into.
Here's a good chart that shows some of the differences between the taper designs.
<http://www.flyfishusa.com/lines/choose-line-home.html>
Here's an illustration of a bass bug taper...note how the weight of the line is pushed far forward in the line design, producing a short and heavy head (compared to other designs). A bass bug taper is kind of a cross between a shooting head and a weight-forward line.
<http://www.flyfishusa.com/lines/sa-mastery-bass.html>
Wes Wada Bend, Oregon
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