newtontoney 57 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Im currently using Rio Gold, so far im happy with it. what are other people using ? what is the best ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hard question to answer. Everyone will have a different favourite. Blokes I fish with, all long term fly fishers, use a variety of lines, depending on circumstances. Rio, SA, Cortland. Can't really go wrong with them. Rest assured Rio Gold is up with the best. Type "Yellowstone Angler" into google. Great info on all things fly related. Keith in the big Port Rd store is the man to speak to in Adelaide. Fair range in store and very helpful newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Only thing I'd add is not to cheap out on a line. Also some styles of line are a bit heavier or lighter than their actually rated weight. ie. Rio In-Touch Perception. Likely not to notice unless you are really insync with your gear/rod etc. If your using a line for salt application this time of year probably best not to use a tropical line. Not sure if it is cold enough water but the line might stiffen up. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Is the Rio in-Touch nicer than the original rio gold etc ? iv read a few online reviews and it gets a good write up. I have to say im very happy with the rio gold i purchased. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I would say you probably wouldn't notice the difference. The in-touch is just apparently stretch free so you can increase hookups. (how it is marketed anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 In a you tube video i watched it was suggesting the angler potentially would get more distance casting with the in touch, as there is no stretch, therefore not losing any transferred power in the cast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 May be able to get more distance, maybe not. Depending on what you are fishing for and where, distance rarely comes into it. The ability to cast short distance, accurately is more important most of the time. Go to the Rio site or speak to Keith on Port Rd. Super helpful and has a good range of gearfor all budgets and skill levels. TheBerg and newtontoney 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 I wouldn't worry to much about distance here in SA. Majority of your fishing will be twig. Presentation over distance any day Bait Caster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 For saltwater.....im interested in getting the distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I doubt an average caster will notice the difference. If you are a Lefty Kreh, you probably wouldn't be on here asking these questions. Just get out and fish what you have got. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBerg 241 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 For saltwater.....im interested in getting the distance. Work on your technique. You will get there. For example: I had a very short 4 weight with a rio intouch line. Was having trouble getting it to shoot out and lay a nice cast on some big water I was fishing. Got frustrated as you do, looked to the equipment as an excuse. My Dad picked up the rod and cast after cast had tight loops and accurate presentation. A few quick words and tips and following his example my casting dramatically improved. Get your timing right and any decent rod will load up and shoot that line out. You will be able to notice the difference. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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