Hi

I've got the GRXI+ 6ft #3 rod. Before I used to cast a SA Aircel DT4F line with that, and the line was a little heavy. But then I bought a Snowbee XS DT3F, and now I can not cast very well. I'm not sure (not very experienced), but feel like the line is a little light for the rod. Could anyone please suggest a good line match for the rod? I'm thinking about cortland 444, but not sure.

Thank you in advanced
cheers
Mohsen

I'm really new to fly fishing so take my opinion with a pinch of salt.

I was advised to buy some reletively cheap line off ebay. My rod is a Wychwood truefly 9foot6 #5 and i thought I would have to buy some reasonaly quality line for around £40. I found some line which was #5 weight forward line for £11.50 which has done the trick. I fish stillwater by the way.

As far as I am aware, just match the weight of your rod and reel with the line. I think you can go one weight up from your rod/reel match, but I'm not sure when this would be acceptable.

Could the setup of your leader/tippet, or your casting technique be the problem ? Because I know I'm really struggling with my casting.

Allan

The Snowbee XS DT3F should cast fine with your rod. Rather than buying another line maybe think about spending the money on getting a casting lesson?

Hi Allan

thank you for the comment, actually I was told maybe because I have got used to heavier line, then can not go on with the lighter one. Anyway this could indicate some problems in my casting style/habits.

And actually I do not agree with cheap lines. As far as I know and my experience tells me, the fly line is the very most important part of the gear. I prefer not to spend that much on the gear (I'm studying yet), but the line has a different story. Have tried some cheap lines and ended up thinking about high quality ones.

cheers
Mohsen



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Thank you for the advise, actually I laughed a lot reading your comment, looks a very intelligent idea.

I'm going to show the whole stuff to the guy from which I bought the line, this hopefully will be a casting lesson for free.

Cheers
Mohsen

I am a novice myself, but there is a bit more to it than just matching line and rod weights, I would say especially with light gear such as you have. This is quite a good read, there are no recommendations as such, but it might help you steer toward a more suitable line 'type' to suit your chosen venue and surroundings:

UKSWFF - Saltwater Flyfishing In The United Kingdom

One thing that really helped me when learning was to mark the fly line at 20ft, 30ft and 40ft as I had a habit of trying to begin the cast with too little line outside of the rod tip.

Thank you, very nice website, indeed.

This is also an important tip, I'll try it.

I use the Pirates line almost exclusively, they're cracking value for money and often outperform much more expensive lines so lines at the cheaper end of the market can be as good as those at the other.

Regarding your casting, it would suggest you've got used to overlining your rod so a slight adaptation in technique should see you being able to cast the 3w. As it's only a 6ft 3w you shouldn't really be needing to throw it a long way anyway. I'd just practice with the new line.

I've heard good comments on pirate's lines, and now there's another voter for those lines. I'll try them the next time I'll have to buy one.
And you're right. I went to my local shop and the guy did some casting and he said that the line and rod match very well, and that I have to use a lighter reel. A little practice is what I need.
Thanks
Mohsen