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Post by rbisuper on Apr 28, 2006 15:40:47 GMT -5
Im wondering what line to purchase. I have three types in mind.
Orvis Wonderline Gen 3 for line #6 or
Loop Opti stream or lake for line #6
Joan Wulff signature
Any ideas ?
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Post by westcountryboy on Apr 28, 2006 15:50:30 GMT -5
I have a loop line and it is the best floating line i have ever used.
Better than the worcestershire, SA etc
TobyM
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Post by Charlie on Apr 28, 2006 15:54:25 GMT -5
Get a Barrio - half the price of any of those and the only floater I can cast full out.
Charlie
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 28, 2006 16:02:53 GMT -5
Im wondering what line to purchase. I have three types in mind. Orvis Wonderline Gen 3 for line #6 or Loop Opti stream or lake for line #6 Joan Wulff signature Any ideas ? Loop Opti..£60..  Joan Wulff..£50..  Barrio..£16 Michael Evans...£18.50 Snowbee xs £32 Have used all of these lines. For a lake also consider the sshoot slickstream, great for distance. www.sshoot.comFor value the Barrio and Evans lines would me my choice. www.fishingthefly.co.uk www.michaelevans.co.ukThe snowbee xs is probably the best floating line available IMO. www.snowbee.co.uk |
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Post by hoppy on Apr 28, 2006 16:04:17 GMT -5
I go with Sshoot, ive found that as rrw says its great for distance. Snowbee has little memory but i have found it cracks?
Hoppy
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Post by rrw35 on Apr 28, 2006 16:06:15 GMT -5
The snowbee doesn't crack, but seems to get "pitted" after a while, the coating looks like it has tiny dots on it.
I've had one three seasons and apart from a few nicks, its still going strong.
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Post by mesajoe on Apr 29, 2006 1:54:51 GMT -5
Barrio
Snowbee XS
Cortland 444 SL Precision
are my favourites, buy the Barrio from the website, the rest from eBay - you can get the 444SL Precision for £26, albeit you have to wait for one to turn up on auction...
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Post by guideline on Apr 29, 2006 17:06:50 GMT -5
Having tried Sceintific Anglers Ultra, Lee Wulf, Cortland and Snowbee lines my vote is with sshoots slick stream, dead smooth. The line is a cracking floter, presentation at distance is perfect and roll casts beautiful. It's certainly the best distance line i have used and no memory problem.
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Post by Grommit on Apr 30, 2006 4:02:20 GMT -5
Snowbee my first choice and then Rio.
Used Snowbee for many seasons and found them excellent. They do discolour but have never had one crack until it was 5 seasons old!! The discolouration of the line doesn't effect its performance at all
PM me if you want either, can probably help you out
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Post by LochinLoch on Apr 30, 2006 6:14:16 GMT -5
I've been using the Barrio and it's a great line, don't let the price put you off.
Colin
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Post by ChrisNicholls on Apr 30, 2006 15:20:27 GMT -5
Snowbee, nothing else I have used comes close.
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Post by ffc on Apr 30, 2006 16:26:44 GMT -5
Wulff for me but as I've said elsewhere I'm not sute they're £20 better than the Snowbee. I'm about to get a Barrio to try though after being impressed by the intermediate model.
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Post by Countryboy on May 1, 2006 0:00:29 GMT -5
Snowbee, nothing else I have used comes close. Chris. Have you tried a Barrio line yet  Best line I've ever used and all for £16.00  C.B  |
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Post by ChrisNicholls on May 1, 2006 1:34:38 GMT -5
Snowbee, nothing else I have used comes close. Chris. Have you tried a Barrio line yet Best line I've ever used and all for £16.00 C.B Not yet Mike, I have sort of decided that when I need a new floater I will try a Barrio. Got a couple of Snowbee's, a Worcestershire,an Aircell and assorted others to wear out first. I am a bit tempted to try out the Partridge floater next though, the performance of the Partridge intermediate I recently bought is superb. |
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Post by treenymph on May 1, 2006 3:01:14 GMT -5
Do yourself a favour and pick up a snowbee xs. I used to use a Ultra 4 and thought that was pretty d**n sexy untill i loaded a snowbee #7 through the rings. Super thin, superb control and slick as f#k.
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