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#10 line recommendation
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#10 line recommendation
I'm after a new tropics #10 line. I will be mostly using it for chucking big (6-8 inch) streamers with accompanying wire traces to cudas and shark. I definitely don't want a brick on a string as often these shots will be at ~80ft plus, so I'm after a line with a decent head length (45ft plus). Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks, James.
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Re: #10 line recommendation
I'd suggest the rio GT, but then you say no bricks on a string, and then thats out, then the cortland GT/Tuna, but its only 41 feet in headlength.
Both does chuck big things 80+ feet though
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Both does chuck big things 80+ feet though
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Re: #10 line recommendation
James,
A line that I have been using of late, that I find decent, is a SA "Amplitude Smooth Infinity Salt" in 10wt F.
I had to dig out the box to remember all that! The box also says the head is 51'.
I find it to be well matched to a Sector 11wt (the 2 piece version). I think these lines are a bit heavy for label wt: (305 gr/19.8 g @ 30') so I use a -1 line.
Although I throw slightly smaller tarpon streamers (max 5") and no wire traces. So, for sharks you may want to step up?
What I don't particularly like about the line is that it is like 4 different colors... seems kinda stupid to me... but I do like how it casts.
Gary
A line that I have been using of late, that I find decent, is a SA "Amplitude Smooth Infinity Salt" in 10wt F.
I had to dig out the box to remember all that! The box also says the head is 51'.
I find it to be well matched to a Sector 11wt (the 2 piece version). I think these lines are a bit heavy for label wt: (305 gr/19.8 g @ 30') so I use a -1 line.
Although I throw slightly smaller tarpon streamers (max 5") and no wire traces. So, for sharks you may want to step up?
What I don't particularly like about the line is that it is like 4 different colors... seems kinda stupid to me... but I do like how it casts.
Gary
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Re: #10 line recommendation
I like the Infinity very much however it might be slightly short for James’ requirements. Like Gary I drop by one line number (using a 9 number line on the HT10). Another similar taper I liked is the SA Redfish. RÍO used to make a Technical Tarpon that had a 60’ head but unfortunately I don’t think it’s still in production.
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Re: #10 line recommendation
I'ver never cast the saltwater versions, but the Infinity-lines are really fine lines.
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Re: #10 line recommendation
I chase tuna with Rio Flats Pro full intermediate 10 (true 11 as it is one weight heavy) and it has 60lb core. But I recon it would work as a floating version for your needs.
50ft head on these. Disgusting price thou.
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Re: #10 line recommendation
Thanks guys - I bought the Rio Flats Pro with its 50ft head and eyewatering price - £130 for a length of plastic string!
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Re: #10 line recommendation
I just thought I'd add to this - Rio saltwater fly lines are shite! Having spent a stupid amount of money on plastic strings it turns out that the adhesion to the core is abysmal, thus the coatings on my lines, after only one trip, are sliding up and down on the cores.
The core itself is smooth monofilament, clearly not the best option to get something to stick to it. Having asked around, a number of people I know who flats fish have also seen the exact same problem. I'm very disappointed and certainly won't consider purchasing a Rio saltwater line again.
James
The core itself is smooth monofilament, clearly not the best option to get something to stick to it. Having asked around, a number of people I know who flats fish have also seen the exact same problem. I'm very disappointed and certainly won't consider purchasing a Rio saltwater line again.
James
Re: #10 line recommendation
I think if you contact Rio they will replace the line…..at which point you can move it on.
SA makes a version of their grand slam line with a clear intermediate 9’ tip. Very steep front taper. 3/4 wt heavy. 40’ head length I think. I’ve used the 9 on the HT10 to throw bulky stuff, though not 12” shark flies with long wire traces.
https://scientificanglers.com/product/s ... clear-tip/
SA makes a version of their grand slam line with a clear intermediate 9’ tip. Very steep front taper. 3/4 wt heavy. 40’ head length I think. I’ve used the 9 on the HT10 to throw bulky stuff, though not 12” shark flies with long wire traces.
https://scientificanglers.com/product/s ... clear-tip/
Re: #10 line recommendation
It may be a bad batch. They did have some quality control issues a few years ago. Maybe they are back?
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