The interwebs are divided on cutting them off. Thoughts?
The intraweb is wrong.. check them periodically and replace if necessary or see if the line is still under warranty!The interwebs are divided on cutting them off. Thoughts?
What is your opinion on the Cortland 50+ core lines? I purchased the GT and Heavy Sink lines. Stronger than RIO factory loops? Thanks.Replacing a fly line loop depends on what species you are targeting and the exact fly line you are using. For example, I would reinforce or replace the fly line loops for RIO lines when fishing for large GT, but not bother doing it if using AirFlo lines (stronger). Replacing factory loops is not necessary for our local PNW fishing.
Replacing or reinforcing factory loops is very smart when targeting billfish, dogtooth tuna, big Napoleon wrasse, yellowfin/bluefin tuna, shark, etc.
If in doubt, just add a couple 8 turn nail knots with 30 pound braid to the factory loop. Use a 100 pound core fly line (SA) for crazy strong fish living near coral. Hollow braid (30-50 lb waxed) can be slid over the fly line to make super strong, but bulky reinforced loops.
I've not used those fly lines, but the guide companies in the Seychelles use Cortland fly lines (they sell them in their small shops to clients).What is your opinion on the Cortland 50+ core lines? I purchased the GT and Heavy Sink lines. Stronger than RIO factory loops? Thanks.
They do cut off and replace RIO GT Elite loops.FWIW when I went to the Seychelles a couple of years ago the official position of Fly Castaway was to just leave factory loops alone. They used to cut them all off but decided that was no longer the way to go.