Chuck, it's been my experience that there is a big difference in quality. When I first got into the sport, I read that the way to buy your initial gear was 1)buy the best line you could find 2)buy the best rod you could afford 3)spend what's left on a reel. It's that important. I'm sure that you can tell the difference in spin-casting line given the opportunity to try both ends of the spectrum, given your experience with that gear.
----- Original Message ---- From: Chuck Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 11:46:12 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] New fly lines Tom: I was wondering the same thing you mention.. Are these really better??? Or is it just added smoke and mirrors and more money for the basically the same line???? Do these companies hire chemist and/or engineers to make up these lines??? Anybody know??? I mean.. If I buy a $19.95 spool of line, and I bought a $59.95 spool will I REALLY be able to tell which was which in a blind test??? Thanks, Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Davenport" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:28 PM Subject: [VFB] New fly lines > I've noticed ads in the fly fishing books for new fly lines. Cortland > has its new "Precision" line which touts Species Specific lines and > tapers; Rio claims their new ingredients "Agent X" and SFT combined using > "Fusion technology" make the best floating line in the industry. And I > also remember reading about a new line "specifically designed for today's > faster rods" being sold by someone, but I can't remember who. > > Has anybody tried any of these new lines? Are they real improvements or > is it just typical marketing hype? > > Has anyone found a brand or type that they feel is significantly better > that its competitors? > > Tom __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
