[sidelock]

Anyone using or have any experience with Orvis Pro Ignitor, Pro Saltwater Tropic and Hydros lines ? I like that they are true to size compared to other brands that are much heavier and thicker. Looking for floating bonefish & tarpon lines as well as Intermediate for False Albacore.

 

[Ferrulewax]

The pro lines are just SA amplitude lines with different tapers. I’ve been really impressed with my amplitude lines, but I haven’t tried those tapers in particular.

 

[BrownDog]

I picked up the pro saltwater tropic in 8 and have used it a few times now.
I liked it and would recomend.

 

[Caleb.Esparza]

I’ve used the ignitor pro, and the ignitor HD lines on several rods and I like them all. They are SA something or other but I have no complaints!

 

[sidelock]

I’ve used the ignitor pro, and the ignitor HD lines on several rods and I like them all. They are SA something or other but I have no complaints!

I don't see the Ignitor HD on their website.

 

[Caleb.Esparza]

It was replaced with the ignitor “pro” on their website. I have both, appears to be the exact same line from my experience just rebranded @sidelock

 

[C Brueckner]

I’m currently fishing the Ignitor Pro on a Sage one 8wt. It is a great combination between feel close up and still being able to carry line in the air. I really like it on that rod.

 

[jmrodandgun]

Bought some sale ignitor in 12wt today for $70. I think it's the same as SA Grand Slam.

 

[Rick hambric]

I emailed S.A. a while back about the all rounder be the amp tarpon and this is the response I received-

(The front taper on the SW AR is 30" shorter than the tarpon line. The Tarpon line is 1/4 sizes heavy while the SW AR is 1/2 size heavy. The SW AR's head length is 4' longer than the tarpon as well.)


so basically it’s a halfway between the SA tarpon & grand slam tapers, with a braided core so it would be a little better in cooler temps.

 

[Scootermax]

Anyone using or have any experience with Orvis Pro Ignitor, Pro Saltwater Tropic and Hydros lines ? I like that they are true to size compared to other brands that are much heavier and thicker. Looking for floating bonefish & tarpon lines as well as Intermediate for False Albacore.

I have the Orvis ignitor HD in 9wt on a 10 wt mangrove and like it. I have the discontinued Orvis Hydros all rounder on 7,two 8’s,9, and another 10. All overlined 1 wt. & it casts great both close & far. It has a 50 foot head on it. I tried the new pro all rounder with the new shorter head and it did not casts as well for me. I have a SA Amplitude Tarpon on a 12 wt and You can pick up a lot of line fast and recast easily. Nice distance too. Orvis & SA have been great lines for me.

 

[texasag07]

I have some of the pro lines and quite a few of the hydros lines. To tell the truth I don’t see hardly any difference in casting or fishing between the pro and the hydro’s. To me they aren’t worth the extra price tag.

 

[sevenweight]

Hard to go wrong with Orvis lines. I must have a dozen, including some of the ones you mention. As you found out, there are sometimes subtle differences among Orvis and SA-branded lines. Keep the packaging and return anything you don’t like.

 

[BM_Barrelcooker]

I like just about everything Orvis but I’m Rio for lines all the way.

 

[BrownDog]

I’ll update my previous post. I have now used both the pro saltwater and the hydros all around lines. Both cast great but I have had issues with them durability wise.