Helios line opinion needed

rod · #1 (**permalink**) 09-11-2011, 08:35 PM

Looking for advice on best floating line for a 5 wt helios,Will be used only from a boat ,any opinions appreciated.Rod.

Atkins Angling · #2 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 08:21 AM

Loop Opti Stillwater - at least try it before you think about buying anything else, which or course you won't after trying an Opti.

rrw35 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 11:58 AM

Is it tip or mid flex?

Tip flex takes a bit of loading at close range.

Loop Stillwater line is a great line, but if you cant justify the £70 price tag, SA or Rio are a good bet. Rio Gold, Grande or SA GPX would load the tip flex well.

Ideally, try before you buy.

ohanzee · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 01:27 PM

the opti is a cracking line, bit over powering when the whole head is out or further, on a helios tip flex but that wont effect you much cos they are discontinued.

Atkins Angling · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 01:41 PM

I have a couple of Opti Stillwaters in stock, £55.

ohanzee · #6 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atkins Angling

I have a couple of Opti Stillwaters in stock, £55.

good call that for someone, these may be the last, do you have a 4 weight?

rod · #7 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 08:05 PM

Thanks for the replys guys will give it some thought.

thetrouttickler · #8 (**permalink**) 10-11-2011, 09:42 PM

I use a Scientific Anglers GPX on mine and I would recommend it.

Atkins Angling · #9 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 08:12 AM

No #4's.............at the minute

caleyliner01 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Snowbee Prestige floater for me on the Helios.

Dave

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