Wanted Wanted: 6wt Type 6 Line

Jacob Watrous

Jacob Watrous

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I’m looking for a used but good condition 6wt type 6 (or faster) sinking line. Let me know if you have one and what you want for it.

I’d like to continue my frankenline experiments, but don’t want to buy a new line just to cut it apart.
 
Jake said:
I’m looking for a used but good condition 6wt type 6 (or faster) sinking line. Let me know if you have one and what you want for it.

I’d like to continue my frankenline experiments, but don’t want to buy a new line just to cut it apart.
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Sorry I can't help with a used line but I am curious what you're working on.
 
Matt B said:
Sorry I can't help with a used line but I am curious what you're working on.
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Basically just experimenting with different tapers to do different things. I got the idea from an old-timer who taught me to make sinking lines that would keep you tight to your fly by sinking at different rates before you could readily buy them out of the box that way, and I’ve been experimenting off and on since. The one I’m looking to make with the 6wt is a line that will get down in a hurry but have a parabolic shape to it so that the fly will strip in at roughly the same depth the whole way back.

It's still in progress, but it’s akin to a booby line. Oversimplifying, but the tip/front part is a type 3 or so, middle part is a type 6 or so, and the running line is a type 3 or so. The idea is that the heavy middle pulls the fly down quickly, and holds it at/close to whatever depth as the line is stripped back in instead of having the fly climb.

Edit to add info/clarity: I have yet to see a saltwater-sized line (one that will throw saltwater flies) that does this, but the SA Stillwater Parabolic is close in concept to what I'm working on--just doesn't hold depth as well or throw bigger flies as well as I'd like.
 
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If you end up with new and want an economical price, I’m a fan of the Rio Mainstream Type 6 (mainly because they have a 4wt option).

www.ebay.com

Rio Mainstream Trout Full Sink 6 Fly Line - ALL SIZES - ON SALE - FREE SHIPPING | eBay

Mainstream Trout Type 6 Full Sinking Fly Line. On Sale Now!
www.ebay.com

$32 and a consistent sink pattern. Have had a couple of the maxcatch ones look like noodles from a side view in the water, and some that sink evenly.
 
Divad said:
If you end up with new and want an economical price, I’m a fan of the Rio Mainstream Type 6 (mainly because they have a 4wt option).

www.ebay.com

Rio Mainstream Trout Full Sink 6 Fly Line - ALL SIZES - ON SALE - FREE SHIPPING | eBay

Mainstream Trout Type 6 Full Sinking Fly Line. On Sale Now!
www.ebay.com

$32 and a consistent sink pattern. Have had a couple of the maxcatch ones look like noodles from a side view in the water, and some that sink evenly.
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I have used these exact lines out of my float tube for years. I have one that's been used in a 6wt. I won't have a need for it anytime soon. I'd take $20 shipped for it. Shoot me a pm if interested.
 
Interesting project, please keep us updated.

I use the Airflo 6th Sense type 7 in lakes and sometimes rivers. Best casting (low tangling!) extra fast sinker I have ever used.

For saltwater they have a striper line with big head to carry big flies. You might consider this...except you want 6 wt? Only for heavier rods sorry.

airflousa.com

COLD SALTWATER SINK 7

Where fly line is concerned there's a huge difference between 'cold' and 'really cold'; the Airflo Stripper will behave very differently (in a good way) in near-freezing water. This sinking Cold Saltwater Striper fly line has a serious sink rate of 7ips.
airflousa.com airflousa.com
 
Jake said:
The one I’m looking to make with the 6wt is a line that will get down in a hurry but have a parabolic shape to it so that the fly will strip in at roughly the same depth the whole way back.
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You're basically describing the sink profile and characteristics of the old school SA WetCel and similar lines, back before line designers and anglers believed the lines should sink at a uniform rate to provide a 'direct connection' between the angler and the fly. i like, and use, those old school lines precisely because they do what you describe - the parabolic effect.
 
Jake said:
Basically just experimenting with different tapers to do different things. I got the idea from an old-timer who taught me to make sinking lines that would keep you tight to your fly by sinking at different rates before you could readily buy them out of the box that way, and I’ve been experimenting off and on since. The one I’m looking to make with the 6wt is a line that will get down in a hurry but have a parabolic shape to it so that the fly will strip in at roughly the same depth the whole way back.

It's still in progress, but it’s akin to a booby line. Oversimplifying, but the tip/front part is a type 3 or so, middle part is a type 6 or so, and the running line is a type 3 or so. The idea is that the heavy middle pulls the fly down quickly, and holds it at/close to whatever depth as the line is stripped back in instead of having the fly climb.

Edit to add info/clarity: I have yet to see a saltwater-sized line (one that will throw saltwater flies) that does this, but the SA Stillwater Parabolic is close in concept to what I'm working on--just doesn't hold depth as well or throw bigger flies as well as I'd like.
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Cortland has you covered:
www.cortlandline.com

Seek Type 7

WATER: FreshwaterLINE: Type 7 Sinking TAPER: Weight ForwardLENGTH: 110ftCORE: Braided Nylon Multifilament • Sink Rate 7 - 8 IPS• Slow Sinking Tip• Fast Sinking Belly Our fastest sinking non-compensated line. Gets you deep while searching various depths and allows you to cast long distances...
www.cortlandline.com www.cortlandline.com

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Richard E said:
You're basically describing the sink profile and characteristics of the old school SA WetCel and similar lines, back before line designers and anglers believed the lines should sink at a uniform rate to provide a 'direct connection' between the angler and the fly. i like, and use, those old school lines precisely because they do what you describe - the parabolic effect.
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Yep. When actively stripping, you’ve got a tight connection to your fly. Just want it in a 6wt. May also want it in a tuna rod, but that remains to be seen.
 
Richard E said:
You're basically describing the sink profile and characteristics of the old school SA WetCel and similar lines, back before line designers and anglers believed the lines should sink at a uniform rate to provide a 'direct connection' between the angler and the fly. i like, and use, those old school lines precisely because they do what you describe - the parabolic effect.
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I still fish an old SA wetcel type 2 full sink , the old dark green line , my son also still fished one that I bought him when I first started him fly fishing in float tubes many many years ago .
 
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