10-05-2012, 07:48 PM
I have always said to not skimp in fly line. MAN! do I want to emphasize this!
A very good friend gave me a Cabela's outfit. It is an eight weight four piece. He wanted me to use this for my Carp and leave the Winston for Big Trout...LOL
The Rod is not bad at all. A medium fast action, and can roll cast nice. The Reel is kinda cool looking and great drag.
Now, the important part....the line. I have no idea what the line is, but it is Cabela's.
This line is TERRIBLE!!!!! It is impossible to cast this crap!
All you beginners that go out and buy the starter or the inexpensive kits, CHANGE THE LINE!!!
The term Orvis Dork has been brought up and as close as I can get, the definition is someone that is decked out with nice gear, but has no skills.
Well, is you use this line, I can understand that!
I have always spent the extra coin on the line and I also find killer deals on net and Sierra Trading post or e-bay where I have bought many top notch lines for $29.
Just takes some looking.
Line does make a difference, and I had no idea how much till today.
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A very good friend gave me a Cabela's outfit. It is an eight weight four piece. He wanted me to use this for my Carp and leave the Winston for Big Trout...LOL
The Rod is not bad at all. A medium fast action, and can roll cast nice. The Reel is kinda cool looking and great drag.
Now, the important part....the line. I have no idea what the line is, but it is Cabela's.
This line is TERRIBLE!!!!! It is impossible to cast this crap!
All you beginners that go out and buy the starter or the inexpensive kits, CHANGE THE LINE!!!
The term Orvis Dork has been brought up and as close as I can get, the definition is someone that is decked out with nice gear, but has no skills.
Well, is you use this line, I can understand that!
I have always spent the extra coin on the line and I also find killer deals on net and Sierra Trading post or e-bay where I have bought many top notch lines for $29.
Just takes some looking.
Line does make a difference, and I had no idea how much till today.
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