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An interesting flyline experiment 17 Years, 6 Months ago  
Not only does a properly cared for silk flyline last a lifetime...

http://www...rn-Plastic-Fly-Line.html


At least, I found it interesting.
 
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Re:An interesting flyline experiment 17 Years, 6 Months ago  
Very interesting indeed....sometimes a longing for the old ways is based on facts and not just rose colored glasses...thanks for putting the link up for all of us to enjoy.
 
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Re:An interesting flyline experiment 17 Years, 6 Months ago  
This makes perfect sense. If both lines weigh within the AFTMA standards for a 5 weight line, then the thinner of the lines will cast farther because it has more mass per inch of line. This means that the thinner silk lines will not be affected by air resistance as much as a fat plastic ones.

This is how the tournament casters were able to cast over 150 feet with bamboo rods 60-70 years ago.
 
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