Hi guys, i'm looking for advice. I am using a Sharpe's of Aberdeen Gordon 2 which
is 9'6 and rated for a 7 line. I went out and bought a Hardy 7 floating line but the problem i'm having is i keep thinking the line is too light. Anyone out there using an 8. Or indeed any other idea's would be welcome.
holo

I use a snowbee XS #7 with my Gordon 2 10ft 7wt and it goes nicely with it. . WOuld say a 7wt Pirate line would too.

Thanks for your reply hutchy, i sent the pirate an email last week but so far no reply . Possibly I will buy a
7 and 8 floater from the pirate before i order a full set.
holo

Sorry Holo, I have just been directed here by another member who kindly messaged me.

I try to answer all emails/messages within 24 hours.

Please PM me your name and email addy to see if I did in fact receive your enquiry.

Speak soon

The Pirate.

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I used the same line on the same rod and found it hard work. (Possibly just my cr@p casting)

I then tried a PP #8 and it was much better imho.

(I also have a 9' #6 Gordon and find it works much better with #7 lines (or a Cortland #6.5 which also works well))

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Don

Thank you all for your help and advice, the Pirate has been in touch and i,m sure we'll work something out. I know people who have his lines and they swear by them.
holo

Know the rod, sounds like you need a #7 with longer head, or#8 with shorter head, the seven if you like to aerialise a bit more line prior to shooting, and the eight if you only like a short amount out before shooting!
hope this makes sense!
regards
bert

I've had the 10' #7 Gordon II for a few months now, here's what I have found with lines on it.

6th sense sinkers from slow glass to DI7 are good in the 6/7 rating. Have a full set of 7/8's which are too heavy for it.

Floaters, the 7wt Snowbee XS flies, really good, but I have durability issues with this line and am looking for a replacement. Also tried my 8wt Worcestershire and Rio gold. Both just a bit too heavy.

My midge tips are 8wt Rio Aqualux midge tip (far too heavy) and Cortland 444 15' ghost tip (even worse). Need to get some 7wt Midge tips for this rod, or even 6's as the 2 listed seem to be heavy 8's.

I do find this rod gives much more feedback than any other I have owned. Overlining it gives a heavy feel. It all feels a bit 'dead' if you know what I mean, no zing in the cast.

Hope this helps.

Nick

Pretty good summary nick, but think six weight would have to be d/t to get enough line out to make it work.
regards
bert

I only meant a 6 for the midge tips Bert as the 2 I have in 8wt above both seem very heavy 8's, so a heavy 6 should be good I think. Let you know in due course !!

Nick