6wt bonefish line
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6wt bonefish line
Anyone have some experience with scientific anglers bonefish line clear intermediate? Looking to pick up a slow sink line for my 6weight. Can I use it for tailing fish in skinny water? Also found a Cortland bonefish floater line for a few bucks more. Which would be better suited for calm days in the marsh?
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Just about anything you choose for your 6wt should work on a calm day in the Gulf Coast marshes. Unfortunately, on those very, very, very few calm days that we do get, the untenable heat, the mosquitos, and, the no seeums, will be out in Hitchcockien hoards that will send me immediately seeking open water.
I assume you are not going for bone fish, but, rather reds in the marsh. My personal (key word-personal) preference would be a rod that is heavy enough to cast through our usually 13 to 15 k winds, and one that will not wear out the fish to the point of possible harm.
I assume you are not going for bone fish, but, rather reds in the marsh. My personal (key word-personal) preference would be a rod that is heavy enough to cast through our usually 13 to 15 k winds, and one that will not wear out the fish to the point of possible harm.
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I think that line will work. Mastery bonefish has a long belly, 45', and so it's more about casting distance than you need for sight-fishing tailing reds. (shorter belly lines that load quicker are better for think-fast casting)
The 6-wt "slime line" is going to shine for long casts, and blind-casting in knee deep to mid-thigh water.
They're also Great for night dock fishing.
But it will work for what you're asking.
Really the size of the fish inshore isn't what sets a minimum on rod size - it's usually the wind.
On calmish days, a 6-wt has all the backbone you need to fish the coast.
The 6-wt "slime line" is going to shine for long casts, and blind-casting in knee deep to mid-thigh water.
They're also Great for night dock fishing.
But it will work for what you're asking.
Really the size of the fish inshore isn't what sets a minimum on rod size - it's usually the wind.
On calmish days, a 6-wt has all the backbone you need to fish the coast.
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I have a stiff 7 for when the wind is up, but fortunately I can pick my days on the water for the most part.
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If you're fishing shallow enough for tailing reds you don't really need an intermediate line. I'd stick with the floating line and save the intermediate line for the surf or fishing channels 6' or deeper. Adding a simple bead chain, lead wire, or lead dumbell is all you need for the fly to get down in that shallow of water. Plus only having that line fishing the marsh takes away other possible flies to use like topwaters or just under the surface flies when we have to make that oh so important fly change when we accidentally didn't put the perfect one on the first time.
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I’ve used the 8wt clear bonefish line for several years and have had no problems with it. Good, strong and abrasion resistance is pretty good. It does take a little bit to getting used to if used to because it’s clear and disappears in the water. Makes it hard to see exactly where you bug is. Whereas with a colored line you can just follow the line. The other thing I’ve noticed is when I line a fish it doesn’t seem to spook them as much.
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no offense, slime line is not the choice for fishing 6' deep - that's a 20-second countdown. TS-250 will fish that deep.
I go to slime lines at the coast and the only time I go first to a floating line is when I'm casting over skinny grass.
Long casts over skinny grass, a floating line is an advantage - basically so you don't haul up grass every cast. But in most fishing applications at the coast, slime lines are better.
But not 6' deep.
I go to slime lines at the coast and the only time I go first to a floating line is when I'm casting over skinny grass.
Long casts over skinny grass, a floating line is an advantage - basically so you don't haul up grass every cast. But in most fishing applications at the coast, slime lines are better.
But not 6' deep.
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No offesnse but I don't agree on your slime line love affair. I find it odd that almost every flats fisherman and guide recommend floating lines over intermediate ones. I have fished some slime lines and really don't see the purpose for them in a skinny water scenario.
Try casting at a fish over some slightly submerged shell with that intermediate line and you are asking to get a shredded fly line. Why would you want a fly line to sink when sight casting its just not necessary, if you are just dredging stuff or wanting to get slightly below the surface to beat wave movement in the surf then yes I can see how its beneficial.
Man I knew we couldn't have a thread on here in which some form of teeny line got brought up. Glad we got that out of the way.
Try casting at a fish over some slightly submerged shell with that intermediate line and you are asking to get a shredded fly line. Why would you want a fly line to sink when sight casting its just not necessary, if you are just dredging stuff or wanting to get slightly below the surface to beat wave movement in the surf then yes I can see how its beneficial.
Man I knew we couldn't have a thread on here in which some form of teeny line got brought up. Glad we got that out of the way.
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it's no love affair, that would be Teeny lines, but I've been fly fishing the coast since 1974. I taught a couple of coast guides how to fly fish.
(also pissed off one guide at the coast who was telling me what I was doing wrong with my baitcaster, yet all my free-shrimp casts were 50% farther than his)
One of my guide buddies, whom I taught to fly fish, got his photo in Parks & Wildlife and FR&R with Phil Shook.
I was working contract in the 90s, and fly fishing the coast pretty much every week then.
I was trout fishing with Billy Trimble then, and he wouldn't have been caught dead at the coast.
I certainly have no love affair with lead. you guys knock your lights out (it could happen)
nor did I say I didn't use a floating line.
I replied to the OP that in most, but not all, situations he could fish the line he was asking about.
I'm always cracked up that people who have never fished a Teeny line have opinions and give advise about them.
offense duly noted.
here's an old slime line photo - I had already been fishing them 10 years when this photo was taken
(also pissed off one guide at the coast who was telling me what I was doing wrong with my baitcaster, yet all my free-shrimp casts were 50% farther than his)
One of my guide buddies, whom I taught to fly fish, got his photo in Parks & Wildlife and FR&R with Phil Shook.
I was working contract in the 90s, and fly fishing the coast pretty much every week then.
I was trout fishing with Billy Trimble then, and he wouldn't have been caught dead at the coast.
I certainly have no love affair with lead. you guys knock your lights out (it could happen)
nor did I say I didn't use a floating line.
I replied to the OP that in most, but not all, situations he could fish the line he was asking about.
I'm always cracked up that people who have never fished a Teeny line have opinions and give advise about them.
offense duly noted.
here's an old slime line photo - I had already been fishing them 10 years when this photo was taken
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I've never had a purpose or saw a need for sinking lines on the gulf coast. Normal for me would be a wf7F with a 10-12lb leader and a crab or shrimp fly. If you're not fishing 2 miles offshore, then what's the point of hitting a bottom past 9ft? Unless you're aiming for hardheads and black drum.....
1974 was a good year, but fly fishing has progressed a long way since then and we are way beyond the 90s. Ever see that glory days Rob Lowe commercial? It's kind of like that. Not to say your methods don't work, but in my experience your opinion of lines for the flats are wrong.
I've only been fly fishing for a short time but have amassed a pool of intelligence from friends and guides that live (not make a living) fly fishing. From what I'm told and experienced, a good weight forward FLOATING line works the best in a flats scenario. Hell it works in most scenarios since leaders are 9ft long and most flies sink.
But what do I know....
1974 was a good year, but fly fishing has progressed a long way since then and we are way beyond the 90s. Ever see that glory days Rob Lowe commercial? It's kind of like that. Not to say your methods don't work, but in my experience your opinion of lines for the flats are wrong.
I've only been fly fishing for a short time but have amassed a pool of intelligence from friends and guides that live (not make a living) fly fishing. From what I'm told and experienced, a good weight forward FLOATING line works the best in a flats scenario. Hell it works in most scenarios since leaders are 9ft long and most flies sink.
But what do I know....
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Ron, I'll cut to the chase, as best I can. I hope to have this pneumonia nonsense completely licked in another two weeks. Weather permitting I plan on heading over to bolivar to fish the bay side marshes.
The water is usually quite murky and I'll be fishing the 'creeks' that are from two to four feet deep. Can't see the fish, so I fish the 'signs' back there. Not much shell. I use an 8 wt, medium action, custom made (by me, and I don't remember who made the blank I used) graphite rod. As such, what is your recommendation?
The water is usually quite murky and I'll be fishing the 'creeks' that are from two to four feet deep. Can't see the fish, so I fish the 'signs' back there. Not much shell. I use an 8 wt, medium action, custom made (by me, and I don't remember who made the blank I used) graphite rod. As such, what is your recommendation?
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That's what I like about TKF, always lot's of good advice.
Personally, I fish with an 8 weight most of the time, but on occasion, I'll pull my 6 weight out of the closet. But that's only when the wind is perfectly flat, and I"m chasing tailing reds in clear skinny water. I use a 6 weight Scientific Anglers FLOATING bonefish line. I have a SA intermediate (slime line) on my 10 weight, but that's only for the surf. I don't think I'd have much use for an intermediate or sinking line on my 6 weight.
Personally, I fish with an 8 weight most of the time, but on occasion, I'll pull my 6 weight out of the closet. But that's only when the wind is perfectly flat, and I"m chasing tailing reds in clear skinny water. I use a 6 weight Scientific Anglers FLOATING bonefish line. I have a SA intermediate (slime line) on my 10 weight, but that's only for the surf. I don't think I'd have much use for an intermediate or sinking line on my 6 weight.
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Just picked up Rio's Bonefish Quickshooter WF7F for my NRX...heard it's the bees knees.
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Kayak Kid wrote:Ron, I'll cut to the chase, as best I can. I hope to have this pneumonia nonsense completely licked in another two weeks. Weather permitting I plan on heading over to bolivar to fish the bay side marshes.
The water is usually quite murky and I'll be fishing the 'creeks' that are from two to four feet deep. Can't see the fish, so I fish the 'signs' back there. Not much shell. I use an 8 wt, medium action, custom made (by me, and I don't remember who made the blank I used) graphite rod. As such, what is your recommendation?
was working at Corpus late last week - what a crazy day it was Thursday - balmy and sweaty in the morning, 40 knot wind and cold at noon, temperate and sunny at 3pm, second front came through and it was raining and cold by 7pm.
Then a busy weekend with my daughter.
2-4' and marshy, you've already described where my go-to-line would be a slime line.
If this was in a narrow cut with a strong tide, I would go to TS-250.
I know we've both fished Cedar Bayou when it was open. I used to tear up specs on the Teeny line in fast tide current.
Also hooked up a red one day that took up me 100 yds down the current, then 100 yds back up - it was only 23", but in that current would have sworn it was 40.
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I have never enjoyed using sinking lines, but, Ive never tried these slime lines. Rest assured I will.
Your info is most appreciated. Will let you know how it works.
Your info is most appreciated. Will let you know how it works.
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Whatev. Just use a floating line if you're shallow enough for tailin fish. You can put the weight you need to get a fly down in the fly itself as opposed to limiting yourself by using a sinking line to do that. Makes no sense. Save the intermediate for something at minimum of 4' depth.
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there is one place on the internet where young turks and old turks alike are even more snide than on fly fishing boards .
That's bicycle boards. Don't go there unless you like reading snide editorials.
again, when Cedar Bayou was open. On a December day slowly creeping a TS-250 and a stinger fly across the sand, caught 40 flounder on consecutive casts.
That's bicycle boards. Don't go there unless you like reading snide editorials.
again, when Cedar Bayou was open. On a December day slowly creeping a TS-250 and a stinger fly across the sand, caught 40 flounder on consecutive casts.
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I think Cedar Bayou is, once again, open. The many three day PACK trips I've taken to Cedar always proved fruitful concerning fish. Unfortunately, three days of that extreme exposure to the elements is, no longer, in the cards for me.
I think Cedar Bayou is, once again, open. The many three day PACK trips I've taken to Cedar always proved fruitful concerning fish. Unfortunately, three days of that extreme exposure to the elements is, no longer, in the cards for me.
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thanks for the news - just getting there from Goose Island is an adventure. My guide buddy from Lamar knew all that water better than anyone else around there and could run the skinny stuff in big blows.