03-03-2014, 12:39 AM
Jim, I'm a drift fisherman, and my focus is entirely on sensitivity....
With that being said, as an Alaskan guide, host, and having spent thousands of hours on the Salmon and Clearwater Rivers, I've played with every line on the market, and dozens of promo lines. My favorite by far are braided lines, Spiderline Stealth being my personal choice. For steelhead drift-fishing, I use it in the 15 lb, which is the equivalent to 4 lb mono, and it is great. No stretch, meaning, when you feel the "pick-up", you're on him NOW!!
I'm not saying there are downsides, because as with any "high-performance" equipment, you have to be cautious, and keep an eye on your equipment. If you try it, and watch the wear so as not to have breaks, you will become spoiled as to its supoior performance.....
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With that being said, as an Alaskan guide, host, and having spent thousands of hours on the Salmon and Clearwater Rivers, I've played with every line on the market, and dozens of promo lines. My favorite by far are braided lines, Spiderline Stealth being my personal choice. For steelhead drift-fishing, I use it in the 15 lb, which is the equivalent to 4 lb mono, and it is great. No stretch, meaning, when you feel the "pick-up", you're on him NOW!!
I'm not saying there are downsides, because as with any "high-performance" equipment, you have to be cautious, and keep an eye on your equipment. If you try it, and watch the wear so as not to have breaks, you will become spoiled as to its supoior performance.....
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