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Old 29-09-2009, 06:52 PM
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Default Best floating line under £30?

Any recommendations for the best #5 WF floating line for under thirty quid for use on a small reservoir?
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Pitsford Pirtate lines are better tha the XS IMO
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Old 29-09-2009, 07:02 PM
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If you've got an old line, Airflo are doing a trade in, a new Ridge Supple Line for your old line + £19.99 + £3 p&p, See Trout Fisherman mag Sept 10 to Oct 7 issue
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If Pirates new lines are as good as his old ones then either one of his or a Barrio.
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Shakespeare Odyssey lines are good aswell at £14.99

Plus they make alot .or should say used to make alot of the top companys fly lines and for others, so they should be good being their own.

Just an option.
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Old 29-09-2009, 07:41 PM
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i just happen to have for sale an XPS dt 5 line from mastery £55 new looking for £25 its as good as new perfect condition. pm if interested. jon mcmillan.
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My vote goes to the Pitsford Pirate, Stephen J Fawcetts are also selling the Hardy Premiums for £26. I have a WF5F and it casts very well, there's very little memory in the line and it lies nice and straight on the water.
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Old 29-09-2009, 08:13 PM
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Bought a John Norris floater in May, which I believe might be a Shakespeare. It seemed Okay at first but has soon developed quite a few cracks. It can't be down to casting I've never had it happen before in such a short time.
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Michael Evans is selling 5/6 floaters - "slight discolouration means they can't be sold as perfect". I have been using one for a few months - it seems fine (I bought another....). Casts well and lies straight.

http://www.michaelevans.co.uk/shop_s...ctID=223122842

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il go for PP and impactflies.com lines cheap but not in quality
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