New SBFT Fly Line!!

[dereks]

We are in the process of finalizing a production run of some specialized shooting heads for the offshore/SBFT angler. I need to order a lot of lines to have them do a special run, so I am curious about the interest. Rio will be making the lines and they will be 550gr shooting head lines with a 70lb core and a coating similar to their Striper 26ft DC lines. This line will also be a 100ft and have a 26' head. Nat and I have been playing with the prototype and absolutely love it. Talking to the tech guys at Rio they have actually improved not only the coating on this line, but also the adhesion of core and coating. Let me know your thoughts. Derek

[venture]

Hi Derek,

What wieght rod were you throwing that line on, and how much money is the line?

Sounds like it could second as a good Spey line for Washington State steelheads and as a high water line for Atlantic Salmon. I fish a 16 foot 10 weight for these babies from time to time. It should be interesting for that as well..........so I am very interested.....

Howie

[dereks]

We were throwing it on a 14/15 wt custom rod and the line is $59.99.

[thynnus]

I could be interested in a line or two. When you have more of the specifics please let me know.

Thanks
Drew