Sharkskin-in’ yet?

[daniel leinart freeman]

What’s the good word on this line, folks?

Thanks in advance!
dan

[brett mccrae]

I had the chance to speak for quite a while with the guys at the SA booth at the show this past weekend in Marlborough MA.

[Zach Matthews]

We have a true expert here on the board on these lines, but as I know his hands are tied by his contractual agreements, I’ll not press him.

My experience has been mixed with the Sharkskins.

[Buzz Bryson]

What Zach said.

I’ve gotten several of the Sharkskin prototypes to play with, including some sinking heads, but have (unfortunately) been having to work more and fish less of late.

[Tim Pommer]

I think the stuff is the real deal.

[Mike Fielder]

My question may be a stupid one, but how do the guides (in particular the stripping guides) hold up to the Sharkskin line.

[Buzz Bryson]

Actually, there is less surface contact because of the nature of the Sharkskin impression on the line.

[Tim Pommer]

Most people are quick to conclude that Sharkskin is going to wear down their guides.

[keith b]

I have cast it at a local fly shop and it made me a better caster instantly.  I was flicking 70 feet in seconds of picking it up, the stuff was effortless to cast.  It was almost like I was dry casting a rod.  I cannot wait until the salt water version comes out so I can make those long casts to the spooky bones.  I just hope it cuts through the wind with little effort.  I need all the help I can get making that long haul. 🙂

PS – Have talked to a couple of people that own it and they say they had to turn the drag tighter because the line was shooting out and pulling line off the reel.
PSS – I wonder if they will start sellng Sharkskin accessories, like finger gaurds

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