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Title: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Jeff Donovan on 14/08/2014 at 02:36

Which Barrio line is best for casting & turn-over for large sea trout flies? (#2, #4, #6 & tubes basically) Many thanks in advance............ :z16 :z18

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 14/08/2014 at 07:53

I have been using my #5 SLX to chuck size 4 and 2 steamers at trout. With a thick butted leader, it worked lovely.

My next purchase will be a #7 SLX for precicely what you mention and for fishing in the sea for Mackeral using sandeel patters.

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Jeff Donovan on 14/08/2014 at 10:25

Thank you for your recommendation.  :z18

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Mike Barrio on 14/08/2014 at 10:30

Thanks Rob,

Yes, I'd agree with that, from what you describe I think an SLX would serve you well.

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 14/08/2014 at 12:42

one more vote for the SLX  :z16

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Eddie Sinclair on 15/08/2014 at 19:45

And another from me.

Eddie :z18

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Jeff Donovan on 17/08/2014 at 01:58

Which backing would you recommend for the SLX? Braided, Dacron, Gelspun???  ??? :z18

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Liam Stephen on 17/08/2014 at 12:59

It really doesn't matter. It wont effect how the line performs  :z16

Liam

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 17/08/2014 at 13:22

Quote from: TheYoungGun on 17/08/2014 at 12:59

It really doesn't matter. It wont effect how the line performs  :z16

Liam

exactly  :z16
although connected, fly lines and backing are two separate entities. there are no preferred backing materials for any line, brand, model or type.
if you're expecting big fish that run very far use gelspun as its a lot thinner than standard backing, thus you can put more on the spool.
otherwise, cheaper dacron etc (they're all braided btw) will do fine.
cheers,
marc

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Jeff Donovan on 18/08/2014 at 22:27

Thank you for your replies and confirming my initial thoughts......... :z16    :z18

Title: Re: A query for a Floating line for large sea trout flies
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 19/08/2014 at 07:30

I would just add that dacron soaks up water so if using in the sea, it can hold salt water against the spool. On a good quality reel its probably not much of a problem, but I have had a cheaper reel corrode under the backing.

I have very heavy (150lb) gel spun on my salt water reel only because I do not need several hundred yards of backing. 150 is still thinner than 30lb dacron, but I only need around 100 yards, more than enough for the uk.