Saltwater line?

[quackaddict]

Looking for some decent line for reds and trout. Got an 8wt Three Forks rod that it's going on, so I figure that I need to stick with an 8wt rod. If I underline it, I can fit more backing on the reel, but probably won't turn over bigger flies(I'll be bass fishing with this line too) good enough, and 9wt might take away from the backing. Any recommendations?

[Mobetter]

I used to use Cortland's Tropic bonefish taper. You could shoot it a mile. There may be something better on the market now, though.

[BMAC_ducks]

Scientific Anglers redfish line is good. I think Orvis's redfish line is made by SA as well.

[Palmetto Bug]

Some tropic lines get a bit stiff in the winter. They are formulated to not be too limber in warm water.

I wouldn't underline. Most casting for reds and trout is fairly close. In the summer, you might even consider overlining for tailers.

You're not going to run out of backing with reds or trout. You probably won't even get into the backing with most fish.

[803]

Scientific Angler Redfish line..... x 2 on the tropic line. I dont like it unless it gets to the heat of the summer. I found that it gets too stiff and a little harder to get line to turnover properly. I would stick with the 8wt. I found it the best all around especially if you are trying to catch bass and trout along with the redfish.

[Sasha and Abby]

Cortland and SA are both good lines... I don't think you will have to worry about the backing too much either.

[winyah-jay]

You're not going to run out of backing with reds or trout. You probably won't even get into the backing with most fish.

X2 - overlining can help with your casting distance and turning over bigger saltwater flies. Go with an 8 or 9wt. Backing is not going to be an issue with reds and trout.

Check out Airflo's tropical bonefish/redfish line - good stuff

[blackwater]

X2 on the line load, one weight 'up' from the rod weight. 8 wt rod w/ 9 wt line.

The SA Pro is a great salt line, +/- $40. The Redfish is great too, +/- $60.

What reel? The gel-spun backing is small diameter and you can get many yds of it on a 8-9 wt reel, even more if it is a large arbor. I have 250+ yds of 12-lb Power Pro or Suffix braid on a Mach V reel as backing and it works fine, been into it plenty with Bonefish and Fat Alberts and no failure.

[Mobetter]

Some tropic lines get a bit stiff in the winter. They are formulated to not be too limber in warm water.

Damn good point.

I had forgotten about that.

[boondoggle]

I'm partial to the Rio Clouser lines.

[quackaddict]

Thanks for all the input on the line. I'm leaning towards the RIO saltwater or redfish taper or the SA redfish taper.

What reel?

Cabela's Prestige Plus