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kalex60

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Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« on: June 25, 2012, 12:07:39 AM »
What do you think is a better value
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RalphH

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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 07:04:43 AM »
they are really not the same. I prefer a coated running line similar to a conventional fly line but a mono line will cast farther. It's also harder to handle and prone to tangles.

http://www.flyfishusa.com/lines/shooting-lines/shooting-lines.htm
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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2012, 03:29:36 PM »
what do you use
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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2012, 06:41:51 PM »
If you are just swinging and/or just want maximum distance get the slick shooter, if you need to mend or strip alot I would go with the ridge as it is way nicer to handle.
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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2012, 08:01:52 PM »
The ridge running line backs the heads on the Airflo 40+ fly lines. I have a couple of those and they are great! I also have a Sci-Anglers running line - it's good. For the slick shooter I'd suggest you have a dressing pad or block and a stripping basket.
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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2012, 09:42:49 AM »
take a look at some of the Scientific Anglers running lines. I run the .021 mono running line and it has been perfect for all seasons and shoots like a hot damn  ;D
I have tried several other kinds/brands and its by far the best i have tried so far. my dad runs Slickshooter and he likes it and it does work pretty good, its also considerably cheaper than what i use
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Re: Rio slick shooter or airflo ridged running line
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2012, 01:41:46 AM »
Has anyone tried the Rio Powerflex core running lines?
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