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Title: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 07/11/2013 at 15:10
Hi folks :cool:

I've been working on a new light fly line design throughout 2013 which many of you have tried, this has now passed the final stages of development and I have asked for the retail stock to be manufactured. This line is suitable for short to mid range work at the lighter end of the rod scale, so think # 1 to 5.

The lines have been tried on a good selection of carbon rods with a good variety of actions, on fibreglass and cane and they perform just as I was hoping they would. Fishing presentation and line control is great and they can deal with a bit of wind as well .... I hope you'll like them too!

Looking forward to launching them in the near future .....................

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Allan Liddle on 08/11/2013 at 11:13
Looking forward to seeing it Mike, looks like i'll have to treat myself to another Barrio.  :z16
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Euan Innes on 08/11/2013 at 13:04
Quote
This line is suitable for short to mid range work at the lighter end of the rod scale, so think # 1 to 5.

Perfect for what I have in mind for next year.  :wink
And the colour is....?

 :z1
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 08/11/2013 at 13:28
Light tan Euan, like the running line on the orange headed SLX :z16

I think this should prove a popular line for tubing too :wink

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Allan Liddle on 08/11/2013 at 14:16
Ok that's me hooked you hard talking salesman you.................................. :z4

How much and when?

Christ at this rate i'm going to end up with more lines off Mike Barrio than I got at school!  :shock :oops :z4
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 08/11/2013 at 15:57
I'll post more info when they arrive Allan, I'm sure you'll like them :z16

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Euan Innes on 08/11/2013 at 18:07
I'm in too.
And this time I WILL have a Barrio reel too, promise! Ah, the plan for next year is coming together :z12

 :z1
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Iain Cameron on 09/11/2013 at 10:53
Quote from: Mike Barrio on 07/11/2013 at 15:10
Looking forward to launching them in the near future ...

Launching them.... but not in the sense of hurtling them towards the horizon! If this is the line I tried at the fly casting day, then it'll be very popular for river and tube. nice job!
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 09/11/2013 at 11:11
Quote from: iainCameron on 09/11/2013 at 10:53
Launching them.... but not in the sense of hurtling them towards the horizon! If this is the line I tried at the fly casting day, then it'll be very popular for river and tube. nice job!

Hi Iain, that's the one ..... I'm really pleased that you liked it :z16

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 24/12/2013 at 12:15
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 24/12/2013 at 13:01
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Jim Eddie on 24/12/2013 at 13:35
Mike

I'd like to try some on my Cane rod when you have some spare time.

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 24/12/2013 at 13:42
Sounds like a plan Jim, will try to sort out something in early January :z16

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Allan Liddle on 26/12/2013 at 11:32
 :z16 :z16 :z16 :z16
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Iain Cameron on 26/12/2013 at 17:39
Quote from: Mike Barrio on 24/12/2013 at 12:15
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Peachy!
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 26/12/2013 at 17:43
lets hope it's not fuzzy...   :z4 :z4 :z4
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 27/12/2013 at 12:10
For more information about the new Barrio Smallstream fly lines see http://www.flylineshop.com/barrio-smallstream-fly-line.html (http://www.flylineshop.com/barrio-smallstream-fly-line.html)

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line
Post by: Mike Barrio on 18/02/2014 at 10:08
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: troutist on 18/02/2014 at 20:22
Recently received the parcel with #3 Already tried! great line! Thanks Mike!
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 18/02/2014 at 23:43
Quote from: troutist on 18/02/2014 at 20:22
Recently received the parcel with #3 Already tried! great line! Thanks Mike!

Excellent Alexandr, I am very pleased that you like your line! :z16

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Iain Cameron on 26/03/2014 at 21:03
Quote from: Mike Barrio on 07/11/2013 at 15:10
... and they can deal with a bit of wind as well .... I hope you'll like them...

Mike,

Had 3 early season outings with the Smallstream 4F, paired with either a 10ft Helios 4wt or a 10ft Access 4wt.

First impressions have been excellent.

Early season conditions have been brought lots of wind, either downstream or in yer face,, sometimes both, thus making fishing pretty tricky. Liking the line's profile, quite happy letting me get out a line. I guess the forward biased profile is helping me get a short line out at speed, with enough mass to help counter the wind and retain some control. Let's face it, it's always bloody windy around here, so a line like this is pretty essential.

Got a couple more outings soon, would like to see how the line handles on less blustery days too

Good work though, and v happy with it thus far
Iain,
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 16/04/2014 at 17:13
Great stuff Iain, thanks for the feedback :z16

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Allan Liddle on 16/04/2014 at 17:51
Certainly looked as though it was working when i saw you  :z4 :z16
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: wylye_pete on 02/05/2014 at 20:55
Mike,

I just ordered a #4 Smallstream but can't help wondering if you've got a 'Midstream or Bigstream' on the horizon?  The same line/principal but with longer tapers/heads?  Just an idea really, but I'd certainly like a line in this format with say a total head length of 35' that has a loooong front taper and is great for overhead casting, true to line weight etc.

All the best
Pete

Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 02/05/2014 at 22:56
Quote from: wylye_pete on 02/05/2014 at 20:55
Mike,

I just ordered a #4 Smallstream but can't help wondering if you've got a 'Midstream or Bigstream' on the horizon?  The same line/principal but with longer tapers/heads?  Just an idea really, but I'd certainly like a line in this format with say a total head length of 35' that has a loooong front taper and is great for overhead casting, true to line weight etc.

All the best
Pete


Thanks for your order and for your ideas Pete, I hope you like the line when you try it :z16

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Euan Innes on 09/05/2014 at 12:21
Mike,
Loving the new Smallstream line!  :z16
In the last week I've used it in a drifting boat as well as from the bank at a rainbow fishery. It was bought for my new Guideline Fario 9' #4, and there will be a review on that later.

Boat - Lovely and accurate with wets or dries. It covers the distance that you need in a boat (ie, not huge) and does it with no fuss or effort. Rolling the line out at the end of a retrieve is easy and one false cast and you are back in the water.

Bank - Overhead, roll and wind induced spey all just work. large flies, buzzers, dries and wets all go out easily. It doesn't carry much past the rear taper but 20 yards or more is available with a little haul and on a #4 what more can you ask for?

It floats nicely too and lies straight. More importantly it lands big fish like the one in the Loch somewhere report  :z4

 :z1

Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 09/05/2014 at 12:35
Hi Euan,

Thanks for the great feedback, I'm really pleased that you like your line :z16

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: troutist on 29/05/2014 at 17:21
Smallstream #3 and Sage Circa 379-4
http://video.yandex.ru/iframe/troutist/dqvg9ko3nw.4515/ (http://video.yandex.ru/iframe/troutist/dqvg9ko3nw.4515/)
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 29/05/2014 at 19:54
Looks like you were having fun Aleksandr :cool:
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 18/06/2014 at 10:24
Nice review of Barrio Smallstream Fly Lines in this month's July issue of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying magazine :z16

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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Smallstream"
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 18/06/2014 at 13:00
 Magnus hit it spot on. :z16
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 21/08/2014 at 14:22
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Iain Cameron on 09/09/2014 at 06:17
Nice. Might add one to the armoury.

I've very, very much enjoyed using the tan coloured Smallstream 4wt this year - the colour reminds me of my old Mallards. Not entirely sure that a Smallstream was designed to be used on a 10 foot rod, but it's been my go to combo this year, been with me every step of the river season (and that's a lot of steps this year!).

cheers
i,
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 13/08/2015 at 23:17
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Aitor on 28/10/2015 at 14:28
Hi Mike,

I am interested in a couple of Your Smallstream lines. Just one question:
What is the weight of the head for each line number?
I mean, do they pack the AFFTA standard for 30' in their 24' long heads?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 28/10/2015 at 14:42
Hi Aitor,

Yes, that's the basic idea of this line profile, fit the AFFTA standard weights within the shorter head in relation to the amount of line that is likely to be aerialised in the conditions that the line is likely to be fished ...... and designing that head so that it is balanced, rather than clunky :cool:

Best wishes
Mike
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Aitor on 28/10/2015 at 14:43
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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 27/01/2016 at 10:34
Barrio Smallstream fly lines are now available in our new 2016 'natural tan' coating :z12

www.flylineshop.com (http://www.flylineshop.com)

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Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 23/09/2016 at 09:46
Title: Re: Barrio specialist light line ... "Barrio Smallstream"
Post by: Mike Barrio on 27/09/2016 at 10:01
The Smallstream is only available in olive now ..... by far the most popular colour in customer feedback :z16

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