New 5 wt line for winter fishing

[hunter1]

Hi, My T&T 5 wt needs a new fly line. I have a floating fly line on her now, about 10 years old now. I 'll fish nymphs, bugger's, and some times switch to drys if there is a hatch. Old line was a good one, but can't remember the brand other than it's a grey color. Thank's all.

 

[ryansheehan]

Are you fishing below 32 degrees? The reason I ask is because winter time fishing with rod ice is brutal on lines. Maybe wait till spring? My second question is have you tried a textured line?

 

[hunter1]

Yes I sometimes fish below 32 degrees. I got 10 years out of the old line fishing winters. No I have not tried textured lines. I like fishing in all temps within reason. Some times I use the rod deicer paste . Thank's.

 

[salvelinusfontinalis]

I like Cortland 444 peach and sylk.
I also like orvis gen3 line. Always got great use out of those, though never 10 years

 

[Millsertime]

10 years...1 fly line...That's awesome. I'd say you either take really good care of your fly line or you don't fish that much.

I'm averaging 1-2 years per name brand floating fly line.

 

[redietz]

salvelinusfontinalis wrote:
I like Cortland 444 peach and sylk.

Sylk is especially good for winter fishing, as it stays relatively limber in the cold.

 

[timbow]

Go with the flo, Airflo that is. They are the most durable lines out there.

 

[hunter1]

Milerstime. I do take very good care of my lines. But this line was only used for 3 to 4 months of winter. and that was maybe 4 to 5 times a month. My other lines that I use a lot more, I get about 2 to 3 years out of them. I clean after every use. Also put conditioner on the evry time. I can't remember the brand but it was an expensive one even back then. Thank's.

 

[ryansheehan]

I would go with orvis hydros hd(textured) or Rio gold(non textured). I must say I love the textured line, the only draw back is the sound and I got over that real quick. I do use an older line when winter time fishing, I hate banging up brand new lines. I've also never had a line last close to 10 years so maybe I could learn something from you.

 

[hunter1]

Ryan. Thank's . Line wasn't used as much as my other wt lines.

 

[redietz]

ryansheehan wrote:
... the only draw back is the sound...

And the cost.

 

[ryansheehan]

redietz wrote:

ryansheehan wrote:
... the only draw back is the sound...

And the cost.

Got some sa textured lines on close out for dirt cheap, but overall you are correct.

 

[ryansheehan]

Just visited the orvis site and the hydros hd line is on sale for $79, normally $98.

 

[hunter1]

I want to thank everyone for there input on fly lines. I bought the SA mpx 5 wt. It's suppose to be good in cold weather and turn larger flie's better. Thanks again.