Fly line for RPLXi 8wt 5 pieces

[maxnik]

Hello,

I've just bought RPLXi 8wt 5 pieces. Could you recommend me the right fly line for bonefishing (intermediate level caster) ? Should I go for 9wt fly line for this rod?
Thank you in advance for your help :confused:

[Tie-Dye-Fly-Guy]

i have rpxli in 7 and 9. i overline them both for best results. better loading at short distances as you dont want to false cast too much and need to get the fly out fast(speed or snap cast) to get the lil buggers. most people use floating line for shallow stalking of bones. if your feeling versatile you can use intermediate line as well and that line is better for surf/stripers as well. strict bonefishing with floater as the pick up is easier. get the 9W WF floater for strict bones in my opinion. wax the ferrules with a five piece to keep them all together longer. dont be ashamed of stripping basket as it will add much shooting distance to cast as well. enjoy! they are great fish for FF

[SageBoy]

I would definitely throw a 9 weight line on it. As already mentioned it will load that rod a lot faster. I prefer the Rio Aqualux Striper line. I have had great success with that line on either my 9 or 10w RPLXi's. :)

[loophitech]

i have a 9' 9 weight and I use the airflo 40+ lines. Awesome lines.

[Vic T]

I agree with all the talk about 9 wt. floating lines for loading the rod quickly and for windy days, but I would also have an 8 wt. floating line for those days when it is not so windy and you want a softer presentation. All the guides and experienced bonefishermen that I have run into in the Bahamas swear by Sci. Ang. Mastery Series Bonefish floating line; it is a great performer. Take an extra line or two with you in case your first line gets cut on barnacles on mangroves or on coral when Mr. Bone races for deeper water.
I would not bother with an intermediate line unless you plan to blind-cast to fish in deeper channels (not much sport there).
Also consider buying an Albright A5 5-piece 9 wt. rod for a back-up rod (only $195); it loads so fast for quick casts that I'll bet you two Goombay Smashes that it will become your primary rod. It certainly has for me.

[ChemFly]

I'm with VicT across the board, except I don't over-line my rods.
I thow a 9wt floating SciAngler Mastery Bonefish line on my RPLXi-9 and it loads like a dream, for me anyway. However, I'm going to try a 10wt on this rod to feel how it casts... --127-3-