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Post by guideline on May 1, 2006 10:43:47 GMT -5
Snowbee is OK but the head is to short, it might get a bit dirty but it doesnt crack not from my experience. In my opinion RRW just about summed it up in an earlier thread with the sshoot line. Its a good high floater with a nice long head. I have just picked up a 6wt last week after being so pleased with the 7.
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Post by JAD on May 1, 2006 11:11:47 GMT -5
Snowbee........But the tip does have a tendency to sink so put floatent on it  |
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Post by Countryboy on May 1, 2006 12:16:10 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. The Barrio line does exactly the same as the Snowbee for half the price ;D C.B |
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Post by Countryboy on May 1, 2006 12:17:06 GMT -5
Snowbee........But the tip does have a tendency to sink so put floatent on it Actually Jad so does the Barrio. I've never used a floater that can hold up a team of three heavy nymphs. C.B |
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Post by treenymph on May 3, 2006 14:21:47 GMT -5
I produced a 'floater' today that could have held up a team of heavy nymphs. sadly the lads at the sewage works now possess it.
sorry. couldnt resist.
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Post by Dog on May 4, 2006 2:49:50 GMT -5
Years ago, Trout Fisherman gave away a free Airflo Floating line (!) - bright yellow. I got one, set it up, loved it, went out and bought another 4. Just about to set up another 2 - one for me, one for my Dad - to replace the ones we already had on the spools. I find it an excellent floater - really really strange that the best one they have ever done was given away for free!
Anybody else have an opinion on this line, if anyone can remember it?
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Post by Countryboy on May 4, 2006 10:21:18 GMT -5
I produced a 'floater' today that could have held up a team of heavy nymphs. sadly the lads at the sewage works now possess it. sorry. couldnt resist. ;D ;D ;D ;D That's the one that could be a danger to shipping when it hits the Channel ;D C.B |
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Post by rrw35 on May 4, 2006 14:54:58 GMT -5
Snowbee........But the tip does have a tendency to sink so put floatent on it Actually Jad so does the Barrio. I've never used a floater that can hold up a team of three heavy nymphs. C.B Any floating line with a fine tip will have a tendency to sink... There are fewer "bubbles" in the plastic to keep it buoyant because of the narrow tip diameter, water travels up the braided core by capillary action, and then the tip goes under. |
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Post by gazmeister on May 10, 2006 17:10:37 GMT -5
Any line but a cortland  Gazmeister |
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tackletart
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Post by tackletart on May 12, 2006 1:23:37 GMT -5
I agree re the Cortland, even tried a Lazer, cnat stand them.
Snowbee XS or Worcestershire, both made by Shakespeare!
They last well & cast well.
However, whats most improtant is to find a line that suits your rod and the type of use you give it. Some people like to get loads of line out, some like to shoot line. Depends on your style to what suits your rod.
Tackletart
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Post by guideline on May 12, 2006 7:45:43 GMT -5
I think its more a case of well balanced kit, technique and a line that can deliver and adapt to a variety of situations such as shooting line out, switch and roll casting. I cant understand the false economy of indulging in a line for this and a line for that, unless of course its for floating, intermediate or sinking. Buy the best for each, understand what it has been developed for and its adapdability to situations. Try before you buy if you can, know it, love it and you will get more quality time fishing instead of changing all the time. The more you fly is out of the water the less chance you have got of catching.
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del
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Post by del on May 12, 2006 8:20:51 GMT -5
hi all im still very new to this sport and as being on a very tight budget ,i brought a line of ebay its a MUCILIN WF5#F line ,has anyone used one of these,if so what are they like  del |
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Post by guideline on May 12, 2006 9:09:15 GMT -5
Hi Del. You are new to the sport and everyone wants to help but go to reputable tackle shop that treats it customers with understanding and not just in for a quick buck. I see your location is Notts so try Walkers over in Trowell and ask for Tony, he is honest and quite an accomplished caster and he will give you sound advise. They have a casting pool for trying out stuff too.
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Post by troutline on May 12, 2006 14:59:25 GMT -5
Del, the Mucilin are in a green box???
I am almost certain they are Shakey lines but dont quote me.
Snowbee are good lines which is why I stock them, unfortunately, I have had 2 reports of cracking, but again, these are probably 2 isolated problems or could even be caused by the user?!?
If you are interested I might be able to send you a Sshoot line to test, obviously it will be on one of our reels and we'll need it back (Its a demo for fisheries when we do promotions)
Anyway,
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Post by Sewinbasher on May 12, 2006 15:10:25 GMT -5
I was recommended to buy a Snowbee XS by Arthur Foxon when they first came out as a much cheaper replacement for my Lee Wulff TT but he told me that the time that the Snowbee lines did not last very long, were liable to crack, and would need to be replaced at least every other season depending on th amount of use.
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