I bought this line some three weeks ago, but because of work only got to try this today.

Straight out of the box, I thought nice colour. With a head of Optic Green and a Grey running line, this is a supple floating line. Factory fitted front loop and is 40 yds long and ridged. I fitted mine onto an Okuma Airstream 7/9 after removing some backing and cutting the loop off. Marking the first 10 ft in bands, with a permanent marker as an indicator for quick takes, works well for me.

Peeling the fly line off the reel for some short range work, you realise how good this head colour is, even at ranges to 20ft. It offers good bite detection too, with a low stretch core.

Aerodynamics are good especially into the wind and you can feel that this wants to go, with good line flow through the rings. Though it's when you push the boundaires and go beyond 30ft for distances that will boost your ego.

Don't get me wrong here, this won't make you the world's best caster overnight. You have to get the timing right. Push the forward cast too early without the line straightening out behind and you'll be disappointed. Wait and watch the line straighten, then push and you'll be as amazed as I was.

At 65 feet, this head isn't for everyone, but it will put your flies into places you just couldn't quite reach, until now!

If you really want to see the sort of distance you can cast, then give the Rangefinder a go.

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Best Regards

Stuart