Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

Re: Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

feeds@yuku.com (PkwyAngler) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:33:08 GMT

"Casting & feel" in a fly rod is a very subjective thing. For this reason only you can be the true judge of what you feel is a good fly line that complements a rod & reel pairing.

As tiptop suggested… "you'll just need to try a few different line weights and...

Re: Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

feeds@yuku.com (8weight) — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:02:15 GMT

I have talked with A.J. and it is a DT4 all the way. Or WF5. Just looking for opinions on brands and tapers. I like airflo. Being still new to this, just wandering what types of lines the veterans would use to get the best feel out of a rod like this.

Thanks Again,
Anthony

Re: Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Mon, 26 May 2008 09:09:01 GMT

Anthony -- I have several of AJ's rods and his ratings are pretty much right on. However, depending on your preferences, it will probably cast a WF5 line just fine with a bit more loading -- you'll just need to try a few different line weights and see what you like. If you're asking for a brand recommendation, you'll get a dozen different answers. I like Hook & Hackle Hi- Floater, which is a Cortland line. It's inexpensive and I like the color and performance. Cortland...

Re: Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Mon, 26 May 2008 08:59:52 GMT

Have you asked AJ?

I have a A. J. 7' for a 4wt built on the Heddon Model 50 taper and it is perfect for the suggested lineweight.
I fish it with an Airflo Ridge Line, Persimmon Orange, DT4F Japan Special (that's quite a mouthful). I use that
line because I happened to have it new in the box when I received the rod. I also like the Cortland 444 Peach.

Bob

Line for Thramer Sig. Series 8' 2/2

feeds@yuku.com (8weight) — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:46:03 GMT

Hi all. Got a new A.J. Thramer Signature Series Hollow Built 8' 2/2 #4 Dry Fly action rod coming in about two weeks. Can anyone suggest a good line for this rod.? Any help would be much appreciated. Will be used mostly for spring creek fishing in central PA.

Thanks,
Anthony