which fly line?

[kbobb]

for bass/bluegill? Cabela prestige plus or cortland 333 - looking for an inexpensive line for warm water. will use it about 6 -8 times/yr.

thanks

 

[Swattie87]

I think either would be fine. I bought Cabelas Prestige WW line for approx $40 for my 6wt and like it. I do think it turns over heavier streamers and the like better than a standard WF 6wt line. I currently don't have a 5wt in my lineup and I fished MB's and Drakes on Penns with the 6wt last year and it did fine with those too.

 

[Aducker]

I use the Cabela prestige plus on my brook trout rig. It works.

 

[bialeckij]

I have the cabelas prestige plus on my 6 weight for bass and it works great

 

[TimMurphy]

Dear Kbobb,

If you want to go real cheap buy one from these folks. Tom Gamber from the board turned me on to them a couple of years ago.

http://www.fortackle.com/

I have 4 or 5 lines from them and they work just fine. For $ 45.00 you can get 4 lines including shipping if you want to pick up a couple of spares in other line weights.

Regards,

Tim Murphy

 

[flyfishingappalachia]

I like the Cabela's Prestige line for trout, although I haven't fished my 5Wt WF line extensively for bass or bluegill. If you're wanting something from a smaller, more local company, check out Hook and Hackle (http://store.hookhack.com/). I've bought a 5 wt DT line for my backup 5wt reel and have like the line so far. They come in "earthy" colors and have the option of WF or DT.

 

[krayfish]

I got the cabelas Li e for my nephew. I might as well be a sink tip. I've been very unhappy with their products over the last couple of years. Cortland line has durability issues but they will stand behind their product.

 

[jrmyln]

The Streamlight line is the Scientific Anglers Headstart relabeled for sale by Bean. Retails for $19.99 and sometimes it's on sale for $9.99. Can't beat that price and it is a good choice for warmwater.
Too bad it's only available in WF_F.