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| Author | Topic: shad (2 messages, Page 1 of 1) |
 garyr -EBRFF Member- Posts: 30 Joined: Sep 28, 2007 
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Posted: Mar 5, 2009 10:50 AM
Msg. 1 of 2
The shad will be in the Rapp soon enough. As a newbe to shad fishing I need some input on line. I have an 8w pole which I plan to use. I am trying to decide on the type of line to use. I have found two in orvis that I am considering.
1. an intermediate line with a 1 to 1.5" per sec. sink rate 2. a sink line with a 5.5 to 6.5" sink rate (for $49.00 i might add) any opinions on which may be the better line for me on the rapp. Garyr |
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striperangler -EBRFF Member- Posts: 55 Joined: Apr 1, 2008 
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Posted: Mar 5, 2009 01:19 PM
Msg. 2 of 2
Is your rod a fast 8wt? If so I would consider over-ling it with a 9wt intermediate.
The best all around fly line for COLD water / spring fishing is made by British co. - AIRFLO Coldwater Clear Intermediate. If I had to choose only one fly line to use in the RapH it would be that since it kinks the least of all that I've tried. RIO Striper line is pretty good as well. Otherwise a floating line with a Type 3 intermediate Sink tip would work well. An 8wt fly rod is a tad heavy for Shad fishing .... 5, 6, or 7wts are more sporting. |
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