Sharkskin fly line

[Eric Weller]

I have been looking for new fly line and have decided on the sharkskin line.

[Mark Schafer]

I have it on my 5wt and was under impressed with it until I did some kayak fishing so I will go with shootability.
MS

[regan c. kenyon jr.]

overpricedability

[Roy Conley]

overpricedability  😉

Not really, there are many buying the line and then complaining about the noise made by the guides as the line is cast and then they are selling the line for half price or less.

[Eric Weller]

As for priceability I don’t agree.  The average new fly line goes for $50 to $55 dollars.  I getting this for $70.00 so I’m looking at a line that will last longer and get more bang out of it for my buck.  I’ll let everyone know in a few months what I think about it.

Eric

[Tim Angeli]

As for priceability I don’t agree.

I agree with you Eric.  At the $70 price you are talking about it is on par with other high-end lines.  I have not spent a ton of time with the sharkskin line, but was equally impressed with both the floatation and shootability during the time that I have spent casting it.

-Tim

[travis collins]

Eric,
I’ve got the sharkskin on my 3-6 wts. and love it.  As Mark said, shootability is really nice but for me mendability may be the reason I tend to reach for the reels loaded with the “skin” on them first.  One thing I have learned is that when fishing for smallies on the 6 wt. I have to use waterproof 3M tape on the first knuckle of my right index finger to prevent cuts/abrasions from stripping.  Other than that it’s great.  I kind of feel like Tiger Woods when I tape up for the stream (I just happen to look like Craig Stadler).
Travis

[bill hall]

do not

[dusty montgomery]

overpricedability  😉

Tells me something about yard/parking lot fly fishers.
Roy

My Sharkskin makes the same noise when I am fishing as it does when I am practicing my casts. Perhaps I should sell it as I typically fish lakes??

D.

[Matt Jones]

I’m sorry, but who the hell cares if the line makes noise.

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[Eric Weller]

As for the noise factor of the line, I really don’t care.

[regan c. kenyon jr.]

Noise didn’t bother me at all.

[george c moffett iii]

I have been using nothing but custom made ostrich skin lines for the past decade and can’t see using anything else.

[Tim Pommer]

I have been using nothing but custom made ostrich skin lines for the past decade and can’t see using anything else.  

[Rich Kovars]

That picture better be on the box! ;D

[george c moffett iii]

You are clearly not familiar with the intricaties of fine ostrich skin fly lines, but few are.

[greg mitchell]

I’ve cast one. Love the shootability. I even like the sound. What I don’t like is the need to wear a glove or some type of finger protection to avoid cuts which I really think you need especially if you are going to strip streamers. Other quality lines are good enough for me without having to wear something extra.

Everything has trade offs I guess.

Greg

[h hoskins]

The line casts 30% fatrher for me and it rides high in the water.

[Zach Matthews]

Hey Brett –

Some of them weren’t fly fishers, but the three who were most responsible are very respected, hard core guys.

[Tim Pommer]

My guess is the guys that came up with it in the lab don’t fly fish.  

Even if this were true, which it isnt, the lines would have been thoroughly tested and tweaked by guides and sales reps before it was put on the market.  Fly lines and rods have too much impact on fly fishing to neglect customer input throughout the design phase.  Reels (at least for inland fishing) and other tackle do not play nearly as critical role and dont need nearly the same amount of feedback from customers.

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