The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

While we are blessed in the fly fishing world with all the new technology, equipment and such, I have to wonder if we aren’t our own worst enemy.

Now, fly lines have finally reached the $100 mark, rods are running up to and exceeding $1000, reels and all the other accessories are in the same state of ascension. New products are great and I, along with most others, like to see, touch and use them. But it is getting a bit ridiculous, isn’t it?

A fly line that according to the manufacturer casts further than any other before. BS in my book. It’s still only about 100 feet long. How much backing are you going to shoot? How often do you ever cast that far and I know of few, if any, who fish that far out. And for a $100 or more I sure can buy several lines that will suffice just fine, thank you.

Before someone goes out and purchases these new items on the market, take a close look at what is currently available; at what you are currently using; at your satisfaction/dissatisfaction with your current set up; and, then decide if you are buying this because you really need it or just because you can to show off, to be the “best on the block”.

What we need is flyfishing products that make us good looking, make our hair grow back, make us look skinny... maybe then they would be worth the $$$. I have been buying $100 flylines for years (Rio Multi-tip lines), but only because it allowed me to carry fewer spools, lines, rods... Some people should just learn how to cast, 100 feet isn't that hard to do with a good rod and a little timing.

What we need is flyfishing products that make us good looking, make our hair grow back, make us look skinny...

There isn't enough money in the world to help me in these regions Brian.

What we need is flyfishing products that make us good looking, make our hair grow back, make us look skinny...

Now that sounds like the people who design women's fly gear (cough, Simms waders, cough)

Dawn

I spent $8 for my last fly line. I wear them out and change them like motor oil. Just like my flies, when they get worn out I chuck them up into a tree!

My timing sucks when I'm over 50 feet.

Dawn wrote:
Now that sounds like the people who design women's fly gear (cough, Simms waders, cough)

Dawn

Orvis has some women's waders on sale, just for you!!! $99

http://www...2021&subcat_id=12022

Eight bucks! wow - I usually feel good if I can get them for under $30...Where'd you find a line for $8???

For me, it's usually getting the line in the tree that wears on it the most

C.B. wrote:
Eight bucks! wow - I usually feel good if I can get them for under $30...Where'd you find a line for $8???

For me, it's usually getting the line in the tree that wears on it the most

Believe it or not...Orvis! Last year. Bought about 5 lines.