pierre
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Post by pierre on Apr 27, 2006 8:57:17 GMT -5
Hello, I would line to know what the quality of Michael Evans ArrowHead fly line. Is there any real benefit using such kind of line ?
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 27, 2006 9:44:42 GMT -5
Hi Pierre, They are really great lines, my only criticism of them, is they are too short at 25m. They have a fine tip and a long rear taper. The head is around 11m long. The taper allows for quite a bit of overhang when working out a line, they are also twin coloured (yellow running line/ straw head), so it is easy to see where the head starts. They are a super roll casting/switch casting line and the turnover is superb. They are totally memory free. Probably one of the easiest lines to cast that i have used. He is doing the 6/7 allrounder at the moment for £38, normally retailing at £43. His fast sink arrowhead is great for reservoirs and deep rivers. No connection with him, but can recommend the lines.
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 27, 2006 9:58:57 GMT -5
i will back up everthing rrw35 says about these lines in fact i have just bought another set.probably the best lines i have ever used. jim
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pierre
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Post by pierre on Apr 27, 2006 10:41:54 GMT -5
What do you thing about it for river fishing on Dry and nymph ? Line size 4 or 5.
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Post by 3lbgrayling on Apr 27, 2006 10:45:31 GMT -5
i have only used mines for loch fishing,but can't see why the floater 'would not' work well.
jim
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 27, 2006 11:01:56 GMT -5
Pierre, His lines start at 5/6. For river and nymph work i would try one of his Drylines at £18.50, very nice presentation, but wont turn over really big flies well. They have a very long front taper for gently presenting flies. Smooth, supple and no memory at all. What rod are you using?
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Post by birdsnest on Apr 27, 2006 11:20:13 GMT -5
I use nothing else. Go get 'em they are superb and at the right dosh. The extended rear taper gives you plenty of scope for lofting more line into the air to increase your distance yet delicacy of presentation is not compromised whether you cast long or short. Incidently the ME neutral is well worth having in your armoury. Not a floater, not an intermediate just better on those still, flat calm days. birdsnest
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pierre
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Post by pierre on Apr 27, 2006 11:28:43 GMT -5
My rod : Winston BIIx 9' #5
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 27, 2006 11:30:54 GMT -5
My rod : Winston BIIx 9' #5 From what i hear, it has a reasonably soft action until you start working out a line, then the boron in the butt kicks in. I think the Dryline in a 5 would be a good match. What do you think of the rod? Its one i have never tried. How does it compare action/stiffness wise to, say, an xp? BTW Michaels catalogue is an excellent beginners guide, full of helpful tips.
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Post by pierre on Apr 27, 2006 12:06:10 GMT -5
Hi rrw35, Actually I never tried sage XP rod (I'd like to), but I used to have a DS2 that I dislike. I also tried Marryat rod and some low end rods, but they were not my cup of tea. If I compare it to the loomis IMX 8' #4 I had before, I would say it is the same kind of smooth but more powerfull rod. It is estonashing how easy I can cast with it short to long distance. I can fish very little streams under trees with it as well as big rivers. I even fished at Hanningfiled reservoir with it and I could cast all the line. I plaid a 6 pound trout easily. Really for me it is the best rod I never had. Maybe because it has been customized with highline component that make it even better. Am I clear enough ?
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 27, 2006 12:12:46 GMT -5
Hi rrw35, Actually I never tried sage XP rod (I'd like to), but I used to have a DS2 that I dislike. I also tried Marryat rod and some low end rods, but they were not my cup of tea. If I compare it to the loomis IMX 8' #4 I had before, I would say it is the same kind of smooth but more powerfull rod. It is estonashing how easy I can cast with it short to long distance. I can fish very little streams under trees with it as well as big rivers. I even fished at Hanningfiled reservoir with it and I could cast all the line. I plaid a 6 pound trout easily. Really for me it is the best rod I never had. Maybe because it has been customized with highline component that make it even better. Am I clear enough ? Yes Pierre, I have heard mixed opinions, mostly positive. The thing seems to be the distance its capable of when you work out the line. It a big favourite stateside. The finish on them is reputably superb.
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Post by alan on Apr 27, 2006 18:04:45 GMT -5
I would add my vote to the M Evans lines. The 5 weight Dryline seems to drift down onto the water in a much gentler way than many lines which seems to increase the takes on the drop (fishing stillwaters). His Floating line cleaner/plasticiser is a good product for line care as well.
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Post by pierre on Apr 28, 2006 2:32:51 GMT -5
£18.50 is cheaper than well known fly lines such as Cortland, SA, Lee Wulf,...What is the reason behind that ?
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Post by birdsnest on Apr 28, 2006 3:09:03 GMT -5
They used to be more expensive pierre, but since ME brought out his twin line range the price has dropped (to our advantage). I heartily concur with alan, the #5 dry is a super line. Incidently the ME rod prices have dropped too.
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 28, 2006 6:12:34 GMT -5
£18.50 is cheaper than well known fly lines such as Cortland, SA, Lee Wulf,...What is the reason behind that ? Hi Pierre, I was once informed a fly line off the press is made for no more than £3. Its all down to marketing and advertising how much we end up paying. Michaels twin-lines are dual coloured, which may put the production price up.
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