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Titian Bell

Barrio Line for my Hardy Shadow Sintrix
« on: 01/05/2018 at 12:10 »
Hi guys!  i'm a beginner, and i need a fly line for my Hardy Shadow Sintrix 9feet 5# , someone recommended me a Barrio Mallard or Smallstream line. I usually fish smaller rivers, but since i am still learning , i want to achieve some distance while practicing.
My question is: Should i overline my hardy Shadow (medium-fast) with a 6# Barrio Mallard, or does a 5# work just fine? i've read that the Mallard line has all the weight at the front, with a short head, so maybe a 5# still works nice even on a Medium/fast rod right? I'm currently using a SA Aircel 6#, and don't like it too much... I don't know if the problem is the long belly or (probably) me.
Sadly, there's no fly fishing instructors nor fly fisherman where i live, so i have to learn by trial and error  :z8  ..
(sorry if i made any mistakes, still learning english)

Hamish Young

Re: Barrio Line for my Hardy Shadow Sintrix
« Reply #1 on: 01/05/2018 at 18:34 »
The Smallstream is a great 'up close' line but if I were you I would opt for the GT90 as an effective all-rounder  :z16

Mike Barrio

Re: Barrio Line for my Hardy Shadow Sintrix
« Reply #2 on: 01/05/2018 at 19:44 »
Welcome to the forum Titian :z16

Thanks Hamish ...... Yes, I think my choice would be a GT90 line too.

Best wishes
Mike

 




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