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Tried one of these out this morning. Bearing in mind that I haven't thrown anything over a 52 foot head in about 11 months, I was blown away. It was the 624 grain line and I was throwing it on the CND 14'3" solstice. I can't believe some folks are throwing the 7/8 xlt, or even the 6/7 xlt on this rod after using the 624 grain 78 foot line.
I only lasted about 2 hours before my short head flaws started to show up, and by the 2 hour 20 minute mark I was having trouble with the now unfamiliar forward stroke only nailing about 30 percent of my casts. but while I was fresh I was throwing the head and easily shooting about 20 feet with a single spey, which along with the leader was crossing the river. You know those times when you cringe as you watch the fly sail towards the alders? :hihi:
Bottom line is this line wants to fly in a tight loop. Feels wonderful in the hand compared to all the "slickshooter" "wonderline" type lines. Great taper. Man, I can't wait till the long line chops return. Great line and a great combo with the 7/8 solstice.
I only lasted about 2 hours before my short head flaws started to show up, and by the 2 hour 20 minute mark I was having trouble with the now unfamiliar forward stroke only nailing about 30 percent of my casts. but while I was fresh I was throwing the head and easily shooting about 20 feet with a single spey, which along with the leader was crossing the river. You know those times when you cringe as you watch the fly sail towards the alders? :hihi:
Bottom line is this line wants to fly in a tight loop. Feels wonderful in the hand compared to all the "slickshooter" "wonderline" type lines. Great taper. Man, I can't wait till the long line chops return. Great line and a great combo with the 7/8 solstice.