Cheap but good fly lines

[thateastcoastski]

any fly fishermen around here know of a good but cheap line for a beginner? the line that’s on my rod is old and shitty and dry and doesn’t cast for shit. or could i get something like scientific anglers line cleaning kit and clean and lubricate the line instead of buying a new line. trying to ball on a budget here

 

[CabbyArrant]

any fly fishermen around here know of a good but cheap line for a beginner? the line that’s on my rod is old and shitty and dry and doesn’t cast for shit. or could i get something like scientific anglers line cleaning kit and clean and lubricate the line instead of buying a new line. trying to ball on a budget here

Honestly just get a new line they aren't that expensive.

 

[safety.third]

I'd say Rio Mainstream for affordable and effective. Assuming you're looking for WFF, $32 on ebay with free shipping (link). I have their InTouch series on my 3 wt and really like it

 

[ReetsAdeets]

Look into the Cabela's prestige plus line, they're made by Scientific Anglers and are like $35. Great all round option and can't beat it for the price. I fish around Montana a lot and have a bunch of different lines from various companies but don't think there's a better budget line than this. I fish it on one of my 6wt's and like it. The SA Mastery series is a good option for $80, look into the MPX or Trout tapers depending on how you fish. Infinity taper is great if you get an Amplitude series but they don't have it in the Mastery series. You might be able to find some old generation Rio Gold or Grand lines on sale since they just came out with new ones that have a slick coating on them. I would stay away from the grand though or maybe get a size lighter than your rod since the line's a full size heavier than the stated weight rating and this will get you a line weighted at the standard size for your rod weight. SA Frequency lines are ok but you would be better off with the cheaper SA made Cabelas one imo. Cleaning kit or just warm soapy water on a washcloth will help some if your line's dirty or won't float (there's also floatant for this), but if it's cracked it's pretty done or close to it.

**This post was edited on Sep 20th 2020 at 3:06:30pm

 

[elcheapo]

Watching, in the market for a lightweight backpacking set up for lakes, anyone have any suggestions on rods/reels

 

[soulskier]

Do you have a local fly shop? Most I’ve been to will sell you line off of a spool cheaper than you’d find it in a package

 

[SFBv420.0]

Do you have a local fly shop? Most I’ve been to will sell you line off of a spool cheaper than you’d find it in a package

how do i know you so dont double haul bro



can you recommend a fly shop with a 420 grain 8 weight shooting head spool

 

[soulskier]

how do i know you so dont double haul bro



can you recommend a fly shop with a 420 grain 8 weight shooting head spool

Buddy, you are continually one of my favorite people on here

Largely because you’re out there living the life and posting trip pics but also partially because I rarely have any idea what the fuck your talking about

ski.fish.bum

 

[JoeF2661]

Watching, in the market for a lightweight backpacking set up for lakes, anyone have any suggestions on rods/reels

Something cheaper. If it's not gonna be your primary rig just buy something solid. Look into Redington. Also skimp on the reel and out that money towards better line. Your not saltwater fishing so the drag on a cheaper reel will do just fine.

 

[flavourtown]

Watching, in the market for a lightweight backpacking set up for lakes, anyone have any suggestions on rods/reels

redington classic trout, comes in 6 piece down to 2 weight, super nice moderate action rod great for dries and lightish nymping

if you are fishing alpine lakes i would recommend the 5 weight to help get through the wind a bit better

and not super expensive i got my 6 piece 5 weight for 220 Canadian

 

[elcheapo]

redington classic trout, comes in 6 piece down to 2 weight, super nice moderate action rod great for dries and lightish nymping

if you are fishing alpine lakes i would recommend the 5 weight to help get through the wind a bit better

and not super expensive i got my 6 piece 5 weight for 220 Canadian

I'll check it out more partial to a cheap used setup, so 5 weight.

 

[SFBv420.0]

Something cheaper. If it's not gonna be your primary rig just buy something solid. Look into Redington. Also skimp on the reel and out that money towards better line. Your not saltwater fishing so the drag on a cheaper reel will do just fine.

yeah you dont need good backing or a solid drag







until you really do