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[sgt.colon]

I have an Airflo PS 6/7 rod and I'm looking at buying a new floating line. I only fish a small water at the moment (no plans to change soon) so should I got for a 6 or 7 line. Or Should I maybe go for a 5? and if I went for a 5 would it cast ok?

Thanks in advance for an any suggestions.

The line I'm looking at is the Snowbee XS Prestige.

[GarethL]

I reckon a 6 would do fine, but personally I'd go for a 7weight. It'd be slightly better when it's windy or if you need a little extra distance.

Hope it helps.

G

[Countryboy]

Save yourself some money and get a Barrio in a#7

C.B

[sgt.colon]

Hi C.B.

Could you recommend somewhere to buy one from, please?

[Chris]

www.fishingthefly.co.uk/online-fishing-tackle-shop.html

[ffc]

You could get a 6 and 7 weight Barrio for the price of the Snowbee!

[sgt.colon]

Thanks for the link, Chris! Now do I go DT or WF ;D

[birdsnest]

I always reckon that it pays to use the higher of the # if the rod has a range. I do, however own a 10ft #7/9 that I use for swffing, that has cast a #7 with some success but definately loads better with a #9. WF for me every time..................birdsnest

[treenymph]

Personally i would go for a 6# wf if you mainly fish nymphs or a dt if you like a bit of dry fly fishing. If its mainly small waters that you fish then distance isnt paramount but you should still be able to chuck it a fair ways.(with the wind behind you!). Alot also depends on the action of your flyrod as if its a soft action then a 7# would probably overload it but if its got a fast/progressive then you should be ok. Small water fish can also be quite spooky so a lighter line would benefit you on that front too.

[Paul Twambley]

If your rod is rated 6/7 that means it's rated frot a #6 DT or a#7 WF. American Rods are normally rated at a single weight which is calculated for a DT. That's why, usually, you'll find an American rod rated #6 will normally load better with a WF7 then a WF6. Having said all that, the above makes no allowance for casting style, length of line aerialised, inaccuracy in rating the rod, dodgy line rating and, of course, don't forget to allow for the buggeration factor!

[sgt.colon]

Thanks for the replys, guys. I'm sure fishing used to be easier when I was younger. ;D

[guideline]

If you are looking for a good line I couldnt recomend anything better that thesshoot slickstream, i got myself a 6# last week and it is superb. Call Tony at Stockport Fly shop www.flyfishingsupplies.co.uk great service and he will sort you out.