Is there a big difference in expensive fly line?

[falcon]

I also use the micro abrasive cloths made by Rio and SA at least on the newer fly lines. I first run the line through a damp micro fiber cloth then clean the line with the micro abrasive cloth. After using the cloth you can feel the plasticizers on the surface of the fly line.

 

[wildbrownyb245]

I personally don't think there is a BIG difference from the frequency line to the top tier stuff.

I take it coiling is the problem? Before I fish I strip out about 30 feet of line and stretch it and the leader by pulling it across the pad of my thumb a couple times, stopping every foot and a half or so and pulling it tight with both hands.

I don't recommend using one of those leader straightener leather things. It puts too much heat into it.

Hello dudemanspecial

Have you used Scientific Angler “frequency” double taper fly line if so did you like it. The savings is about $25 from the mastery series.

Thanks

 

[Bamboozle]

Whether or not these features matter to you is up to you and allow me to add I have never owned a SciAngler Frequency DT but...

The extra $25 for a Mastery DT gets you welded loops on both ends, Dry Tip technology, a short concave front taper for excellent close-in rod loading with delicate presentation, the line size permanently marked on the line.

 

[greywolf]

Good call on stretching the line itself to get the memory out of it. I will do this after my gear has been put away for a little. Generally tie on a fly in the parking lot, hook it to a tree or a hitch and walk 50-60 feet away with the drag on free spool. Then pull tight on the line and pull about 3-4 inches slowly and repetitively before winding back up and that will work out the memory of the entirety of the belly of the line.

I have used SA myself and have both the frequency floating and the mastery MPX, and I do like the mastery series a bit better as far as my needs go.

I use quite a few Mastery MPX lines and have not had any memory issues with them.

 

[tomgamber]

The short answer is YES. If you are lucky enough to find a cheap or "seconds" line that performs well, buy 2 or 3. It happens.

 

[dudemanspecial]

Hello dudemanspecial

Have you used Scientific Angler “frequency” double taper fly line if so did you like it. The savings is about $25 from the mastery series.

Thanks

No, I havent used the DT. I have a WF 8 weight frequency line that I use for bass and steelhead fishing. Its at least 5 years old and has held up well but most of its use is floating poppers and dries on bass ponds so I cant say it has been put through the wringer.

 

[poopdeck]

What’s your definition of expensive? I use Cortland 444 on almost all of my rods and the ones that don’t have it will be getting it when it’s time for new line. I wasted time and money going down the fly line rabbit hole and determined fly line hype is just that and nothing more. I don’t have any issues with coils, at least none that bothers me enough to take note. I’ve never stretched my line and generally do nothing to my line.