Bass Line Recommendations

[Sean Juan 0]

Hey I'm going to be getting a new line for my Bass/Pike rod and I was just wondering what you guys use.

 

I had a SA Mastery Bass line and was pretty disappointed with it - didn't stay clean or come clean with its special little cleaning pad - just wondering if anyone has any recommendations.

 

Thanks

 

Sean

[Guest]

I've used more Cortland products than anything else over time; generally very pleased with the products.

[Guest]

I have been using the Rio Clouser Line. It throws heavy flies without a problem and handles really well. I highly recommend it.

[MontanaFlyGuy 0]

I'll second the clouser line. Only had mine a short while but I am impressed with it!

[Guest]

I use a WF DT 7 wt from Cortland....very happy with the turnover of big , and I mean BIG, hair bugs...have used it for years

[osprey 0]

Big Daddy you sure stumped me on that one. A WF-DT line is sort of mind boggling and must throw a bug a country mile, and mend well too. --Paul

[lanvaettir 0]

Back in my bass fishing days I fished the cheapest 5 weight DT line I could find. All the lines I used seemed to get beat up more than my trout lines do.

[Esox 0]

If you are using an 8 wt or up, look at the SA muskie /pike taper. it will handle the big flies with ease.

[Guest]

it was an SA line I got on sale at a discount supplier that was goin' down the tubes....but you are right, you can get phenomenal casts with the big hair bugs....sixty feet is no problem at all....If fishing elevated above a pool, like on a steep bank or from a boat, where you can get a great lift from the water, you can chuck that thing 8o ft if you have the room to clear the backcast.

 

 

I also have a LF 7wt line that is a great bass line....casts smoothily, but lacks the distance of the DT lines....guess it's all a matter or personal preference.

[steeladdict 0]

I have used the Rio Clouser line and would recommend it to anyone!

[Sean Juan 0]

Thanks for the replies.

 

The casting was never a problem...it was keeping the line clean. Just seemed to pick up dirt a lot more than my 444 used to.

 

Now DT means "double taper" and WF means "weight forward" I never knew they had a WF DT line - I have a hard time picturing that.

 

What is a LF line?

 

My bass/pike lines wear out twice as fast as my trout and striper lines.

[Guest]

LF is Level Floating, no tape what so ever. Usually the cheapest in the flyline line...I learned to cast using a LF, couldn't believe how much easier it was when I replaced it with a WF floating....

[SALMONATOR 0]

If you're still in for spending $40-50 for a bass bug line I have one to suggest. Meant for another type of fly, but the Cortland Pike/Musky taper 444SL line kicks ass. It'll throw BIG flies and the big head cuts wind like a knife. Long distance is hardly a problem. I've had mine for 5+ years and it's still kickin' with no ill-effects. Big bass bugs are no problem and bigger flies aren't either. Worth a try. Good luck.

 

Al

[osprey 0]

Accuracy being so important in fishing for largemouth, I've never given much thought to being able to cast a bass bug for a long distance. If one can stay just outside their circle of fear, then that is far enough.

 

Of course, if one is in a float tube, for instance, their circle of fear is a lot smaller than if one is in a Ranger bass boat. At least that's my opinion.

 

-- Paul