fly line

Hey I am not exactly new to the site but pretty new to the forum. I recently won some fly lines at my TU banquet and I am trying to find the best application for them. I have a Cortland 555sl Rocket taper 6 wt floating line. So, how do I get the best use for this line? Thanks

That line would be fine for smallmouth bass topwater fishing. It could also do well for nymphing in large rivers or fishing hoppers out west.

I know a lot of you guys are big fans of the Rio Nymph fly line. Is there a big difference in the 2007 model with the indicator tip versus the 2008 model, which I am not sure if it has the indicator tip or not. I have always been leary of bright orange fly lines and tips but I have seen last year's model of Rio Nymph flyline discounted down to around $35.

I have the 2008 version of the Rio Nymph line and it has the orange welded tip. This is the best nymphing line I have ever used. Wait until you roll cast! Last year's line is good too, but I believe the 2008 version has many technological improvements in slickness and floatation. Nymphmeister can talk about the specifics, or check the Rio web-site.

For '08, they lengthened the head from 48' to 60', and they have a new slickening process that is at least equal to Sci Angler's AST. The line floats like a cork, shoots like a dream, and casts heavy stuff like nymph rigs & split shot like a charm. I love it. The '08 version is definitely an improvement over '07.

Thanks for the info Torrey. I might as well do it up right.

60 foot head???? What is it, a triangle taper? Hahaha.

You can't have too much HEAD.... ;)

I have used both the Sci anglers and Rio line and love them both. I find little difference between the two except for the indicator tip, which is helpful. I also use the sci-ang line to throw bass bugs and it does a good job of it with that nymph taper. Nice way to save a little money on line.

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