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Just out of curiosity, what rod is your 8wt vinny? What kind of action is it?
Asquith and the one I built out of an NFC blank. Both pretty fast rods.Just out of curiosity, what rod is your 8wt vinny? What kind of action is it?
Thank you Corey! That is a very well written response. I’ve been using the SA infinity in 7wt on an 8wt I built out of an NFC blank. I can easily carry 50’ with nice loops with this combination. I’m also using an Airflow Super Tactical in 7wt on my 8 wt Asquith with similar if not better results. I also have a 6 wt I built on an NFC. On this I’m using a 6wt Airflow ST and it’s pretty impressive so far.I'm constantly mystified by the lack of longer, true to weight taper saltwater lines on the market today.
Closest ones I've found are SA Infinity (too heavy for my taste, especially when carrying the whole head), Airflo Tactical (I don't like the whole ridge thing and also 1/2 line size heavy). In my experience the RIO Bonefish is OK, but again it's too heavy for a line like that and the taper is a bit steeper than it looks and the head feels much shorter than advertised.
I actually wish the SA bonefish were a bit longer, especially in the lighter line weights, but otherwise it's a fantastic line and is a better length at the 8 and 9 weights.
I would also give the guys at The Angling company a call about their Balance Taper Fly Line - I think it was based on the original RIO Tarpon Taper, which is close to the new Rio Tactical Tarpon or something like that as was maybe a 1/4 line heavy with a long head.
The line I eventually settled on and really like is the Monic Bonefish. It's a bit different texture but is low stretch, 1/4 line size heavy for just a tiny bit more "oomph" than SA bonefish, and has a longer head (at least in shorter line weights) at 46'. Really good compromise as I fish on foot in the Upper Laguna a lot and it's mostly longer casts in big wind.
Also a bit shorter than what I'd like, Cortland Flats Taper is an awesome line.
From what I remember casting the Asquith I'd stay as close to true to line weight as possible, so SA BF would be my choice.
You could also try some of the above lines but in a 7wt which i'm betting would be wonderful at distance. I've considered the new Rio Flats Pro 1 line size lighter, as it is a 49' head and exactly 1 line size heavy.
Now if someone can explain to me the logic of taking a fly line (not a shooting head) that is exactly 1 line size heavy and labeling it 1 line size lighter, I would love to hear it 😂
Spot on review of those fly lines 👍🏻I'm constantly mystified by the lack of longer, true to weight taper saltwater lines on the market today.
Closest ones I've found are SA Infinity (too heavy for my taste, especially when carrying the whole head), Airflo Tactical (I don't like the whole ridge thing and also 1/2 line size heavy). In my experience the RIO Bonefish is OK, but again it's too heavy for a line like that and the taper is a bit steeper than it looks and the head feels much shorter than advertised.
I actually wish the SA bonefish were a bit longer, especially in the lighter line weights, but otherwise it's a fantastic line and is a better length at the 8 and 9 weights.
I would also give the guys at The Angling company a call about their Balance Taper Fly Line - I think it was based on the original RIO Tarpon Taper, which is close to the new Rio Tactical Tarpon or something like that as was maybe a 1/4 line heavy with a long head.
The line I eventually settled on and really like is the Monic Bonefish. It's a bit different texture but is low stretch, 1/4 line size heavy for just a tiny bit more "oomph" than SA bonefish, and has a longer head (at least in shorter line weights) at 46'. Really good compromise as I fish on foot in the Upper Laguna a lot and it's mostly longer casts in big wind.
Also a bit shorter than what I'd like, Cortland Flats Taper is an awesome line.
From what I remember casting the Asquith I'd stay as close to true to line weight as possible, so SA BF would be my choice.
You could also try some of the above lines but in a 7wt which i'm betting would be wonderful at distance. I've considered the new Rio Flats Pro 1 line size lighter, as it is a 49' head and exactly 1 line size heavy.
Now if someone can explain to me the logic of taking a fly line (not a shooting head) that is exactly 1 line size heavy and labeling it 1 line size lighter, I would love to hear it 😂
Paul Arden has the life!! I have his 6wt on my NFC blank. It works great!! I’ll look into your recommendation.@Vinny L
I think I may have the line for you - Paul Arden from Sexyloops mentioned this line to me a while ago because I really liked the Sexyloops Thunderbolt for my 6 weight and I wanted something for the 7 weight, they also have an 8 wt option:
Ballistic Pro Saltwater
I totally forgot about it until just now but it is almost exactly what you describe, very similar to the SA or Cortland Distance taper, but in a 7 & 8 wt Tropical line.
Hope that helps!
I ordered the BPS in 8 wt. I’ll let you know how it flies.@Vinny L
I think I may have the line for you - Paul Arden from Sexyloops mentioned this line to me a while ago because I really liked the Sexyloops Thunderbolt for my 6 weight and I wanted something for the 7 weight, they also have an 8 wt option:
Ballistic Pro Saltwater
I totally forgot about it until just now but it is almost exactly what you describe, very similar to the SA or Cortland Distance taper, but in a 7 & 8 wt Tropical line.
Hope that helps!
You think correctly!! I’ve done the Bonefish taper in 7 wt on my 8s. Works well.Sounds good! Thanks @Vinny L
I was also thinking the Rio Flats Pro in a 7 weight might be decent (48' head or so and a full line heavy so just go a line size down) and also The Angling Company in Key West has the Balance Taper fly line that I think is supposed to be a bit longer. Based on the old rio tarpon technical or something like that.