Floating Line for Bass

[Sniper]

Hi all. Chasing a new 8 weight floating line fo Bass. Am addicted to surface strikes now, but the line I have old and a complete mongrel to cast. (or is it my unique casting style lol) Just wondering what is a really good casting line for Dalberg divers and bulky surface flies? Also, would prefer one that is not too bright, more of a natural colour. For fishing at Lake MacDonald and Borumba and maybe Lenthals.

Cheers

Billyboy

[flyfisho]

Bill ,
go the clear monic line , or a rio windcutter in camo green , I use both thos lines over a #7 rod , the windcutter is probaly more suited to turning over bulky flies like Dahlbergs but the monic line is great for laying it over those weedbeds at maccas , just don't overline the rod it will never correct technique
I will show you on Sunday

[woolybugger]

Just a quick hint, get yourself a double taper, because you can cut it in half (2x 15m lengths) and have two forward tapers for the price of one.

Pro's:
1. You can fit more backing to the reel,
2. You can use it as a shooting line, so that you can cast further,
3. You have a spare for later or another reel,
4. I like a forward taper to cast all flies better, especially in windy conditions.

Previous post named a few great lines also, which I have used with good success.

This is my preferance, just food for thought.

Good luck.

[PMC]

Best choice is RIO Clouser taper. You can buy in hi vis yellow for fresh water, or a tropical which is light bue, and will work anywhere in Qld.Clouser has the taper to turn over Dahlbergs.

[Sniper]

Thanks for the input guys. Will be looking at getting a new line in the next month or so. Concerntrating on the Bream at the moment.
Cheers
Billyboy