The length and weight of the head seems to me to suit the rods I tried, this is not trying to pack the head-weight of a #5 line into a shorter head - so my rod is nimble. The SLXi is/was available in two different densities: a pale olive version with a 1.5 inches per second sink rate, and a pale brown one with a 2.5-3.0 inches per second sink rate. The head of the WF line is based on the Barrio SLX profile. BARRIO SLX FLY LINE WF7# FLOATING NEW IN BOX: Condition: New. I leave on March 26 from Seville to Madrid. For fishers who work on their casting, who can carry a long line and like to carry a long line and throw a floating WF line as far as possible this is pretty close to ideal. Casting overhead, the running line has enough mass and 'body' to let me throw a very long back-cast - far more than 33ft - which helps me throw a long forward cast. I have found both lines to be well suited for these situations. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Re: Barrio SLX Fly Line « Reply #150 on: January 03, 2013, 10:19:22 AM » Had my first 'chuck' of the 3wt SLX on the Helios 2 10' #3wt in the afternoon of New Years day. A WF taper is a fly line that is thicker in the first 10 yards of the line. Therefore my six weight SLX loads my rod slightly more than a typical true-to-weight six weight line would. If I lived near bigger stillwaters I suspect my choice might have been more difficult. Barrio SLX Fly Lines. Guideline 4 Cast Fly Line *Won "Best In Test" Trout & Salmon Magazine April 2009 : Greys Platinum Floating Fly Line *Won the award for Best River Lines in the Trout & Salmon Magazine, April 2009 : Snowbee XS Neutral Density Flyline *Won the award for "Best In Test" for Intermedaite Lines, Trout Fisherman 2007 Issue : Lee Wulff Clear Tip Fly Line The short rear taper is also compounded and helps to produce sweet loops and fast shoots from roll and spey casts whilst still retaining stability on overhead casts. When this came in I went through the recommended cleaning regime for Barrio floating fly lines with Mike Barrio. On a 'normal' WF line, the rear taper smoothes a change from thicker, heavier line to lighter, thinner running line. Fishery owner Mike Barrio brought together a small group of local anglers and a leading UK line maker. The SLX really is that good. That gives a total head length of 74ft - certainly a long head in a line which is 125ft long. The long rear taper means when space is limited and I need to false cast shorter and shoot more; this shoots better than a long belly, pretty much as well as that imaginary standard WF line. So this has a very short belly but the head length (24ft) is of course the more important measurement. Very much designed for the modern fly caster, this has a short belly with an overall head length of approximately 33 feet. Magnus reviews the Barrio Fly Lines Large Arbour Reels. See our privacy policy for details. The overall head length is 30′, but weight is distributed to the front half of the taper, so the line “pulls itself” out of the rod tip and delivers the fly effortlessly. As with any unfamiliar line it takes a little time to adjust, to find the length of carry which suits shooting, to find the sort of punch needed to make a leader turn smoothly. Barrio Fly Lines are researched and developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the heart of the rivers Don, Dee, Spey and Deveron. monofilament, that makes for a fine fishing line, for sink tips I'd want to cut the front taper a little. This actually makes casting a fair bit easier and suits my rod (an Orvis Helios) very well. Both samples are WF7F lines. © Fly and Lure Barrio Fly lines Estimated reading time 4 - 7 minutes A great presentation line, ideal for when space is tight and accuracy matters The olive version has a darker head and a paler cream running line so you can see where the head is when you want to cast, the orange one has a brightly coloured head and a paler cream running line. Very unusual in a reel at this price.". This is attached smoothly to a very fine and slick running line measuring 57' in length. While these diagrams are really great for most lines, they didn’t work as … Then comes the end of the WF head. Fly and Lure provides the details on over 1350 fly fishing waters, fly fishing clubs, fly fishing instructors, guides and fly shops across the UK. A weight forward taper is considered to be the best dry fly line. I aerialise the head and a bit of the handling line outside the tip, then shoot the rest. Lines which suddenly jump from thick to thin line, i.e. Compared to a WF line I really can't say presentation was any different at short range. IMHO level leaders suck! According to Fly Fishing and Fly Tying magazine, the Barrio SLX is a fraction heavier than a standard fly line of the same weight rating. It can be argued that the SLX is aimed at a genteel crowd and that the $25,360-$38,500 Trooper, which comes in a variety of models, is for a hard-core sport/utility crowd. Yes, that’s well over 4000data points. The Barrio Fly Line range is ideal for fishing our lochs and rivers and is enjoying an ever growing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money. At short and medium range I'd say the turnover seemed sweet and accurate rather than punchy, most likely down to the diameter of the tip. For those who fish a single hander for salmon or sea trout, have a look at the new BARRIO SLX FLY LINES I ordered one last week and tried it at the weekend and it absolutely flies ! Barrio Midge Tip. * For customer reviews and feedback, please see individual product information pages *. The perfect leaders and tippets help the fly to turn over and are invisible to the fish, yet strong enough to catch them. I have two samples here, 0.18mm (6.24lb or 2.83kg BS) and 0.14 (4.31lb or 1.96kg BS), diameters and strengths match the co-polymer tippet I normally use. Although this is a WF line - which some folk wrongly take to mean a distance line - I think it's fair to say the Mallard was not designed primarily with distance in mind. This actually makes casting a fair bit easier and suits my rod (an Orvis Helios) very well. ). line… Casting, this line starts like a conventional #6, with a familiar rod in my hand it feels like a 'normal' #6 line, I get to 32ft outside the tip ring, actually a good bit longer than 32ft, and this could be a 6-weight DT or conventional WF floating line. No comments yet. Pull the line through a clean cloth or tissue. The Barrio SLX is also a very 'heavy' line, Too much, and the line gets out of shape and out of control; too little and the head bumps the tip ring when we haul. It goes without saying that's it's awesome for roll casting, of course, as it's designed for exactly that. In my hand they feel supple, strip line off the reel onto the ground and there is no sign of coil memory whatsoever - these are exceptionally limp intermediates. "Our new Barrio SLX floating fly line has been designed to complement today's modern fly rods. My maximum carry has the handling line just outside the tip, that yielded my maximum distances. I'd have said the SLX or the GT90 myself, both would suit a relaxed style and softer rod IMHO. It's designed for fishing for sea trout and salmon on rivers using single handed rods, especially using spey style fly casting techniques. Amongst other casts and stuff what really impressed was performance into a fairly stiff breeze - it fairly zipped into the wind. The Barrio Smallstream fly line has a much shorter head than a typical fly line. In short, the slower sinking pale olive line won. Cortland Trout Boss DT5; Sunray World Championship Nymph fly line; Gigafish Ultra 0.50mm 21.6kg ; Snowbee Geo Nano 14ft #9/10 with Geo LA 9/10 reel and XS 2D 9/10 line; Snowbee XS Plus Thistle Down WF2 to 5; MacKenzie DTX G2 Shooting Head Multi Tip; Short Belly Taper #4; Barrio GT125 #6; Mastery Textured Series GPX … After the thick front taper, there's a 4' belly and a 4.5' rear taper, which works a bit like the handling line you might use with a shooting head. I have a quick question in regards to my outgoing flight from Seville to Madrid, then Madrid to Chicago. This is a 6-weight line, the dimensions used to classify a #6 line are extremely simple, almost primitive really, the front 30ft should weigh close to 160 grains or 10.4 grams. While, like any new fly line, it does take a bit of getting used to, it's great to fish with and casts brilliantly. Ended: 01 Dec, 2020 14:53:57 GMT. Awesome casting I get from this line. Troutcast feels stiffer than some of my odd collection of tippets, not as bristling as fluorocarbon. In fact, with a DT5 if I false-cast 60ft of fly line, which I often do, the line in the air weighs more than 18grams. I really like the rage lines as they are easy to cast for someone with limited experience and as pointed out they turn a tip over very well. With the Smallstream I'd be false-casting with about 20ft of running line beyond the tip-ring. Made in Europe, 50-metre tippet spools. The front taper and tip are heavy and thick and measuring 24.5ft so it feels much chunkier in the hand that other lines. Shooting for distance? As I lengthen it, the loading increases slowly and predictably making it easy to stay in control. I want to say this is a long-belly line but it isn't; this has a long head with a fairly short belly. Privacy policy | In my opinion, it hits the mark, casting short, the GT90 loads my rod well. The head dimensions for the GT125 are: 10ft front taper and tip; 22ft belly; 41ft rear taper. The Barrio SLXi intermediate fly line features a short, rear weight biased head of approx 33 ft. A line designed with a bit of punch, for tight casting loops, fast shoots and easy rod loading, without the need for too much line in the air. As I became used to the SLX, the head length and how the taper loads the rod, the simple usefulness of this line really began to shine. Nice stuff - good price. Put it another way, the GT90 is a different line using the same basic idea of a short belly and exaggerated rear taper. So, while this #5 line is overweight, actually a #6, it suits the rods I normally match with DT5 or long belly WF5 lines. The line tip floats well enough, that bit of any line is always the least buoyant part of any line so it's as expected. Reading the description, I picked up that these have a monofilament core, I know these are PVC lines which can be supple and Barrio lines are usually supple, but mono core fly lines tend to show a bit of coil memory. Barrio SLX #4 R-O-C-K-S !! I can have the same line with an orange head, visible but loud, maybe I'll just get out a marker pen. Before I really begin, I am no way connected or affiliated to Mike Barrio or the Barrio fly lines business. As with the GT140 this handles nicely: very smooth surface; almost limp so little or no coil-memory and it feels supple when I retrieve. I highly recommend this line, you must try the Barrio SLX and get different casting from this line. Besides, the price on the 406 is very attractive. Barrio Switch. Iain Barr World Champion's Choice fly selection review, Orvis Clearwater Sink Tip Type III fly line review, Fulling Mill World Class V2 Fluorocarbon review, Fulling Mill Masterclass Tapered Leaders review, Barrio Line Care fly line dressing review. We've used a wide range of Barrio fly lines regularly for a range of fly fishing uses. Reviews; Reader Offers; Video; Forums; Back Issues; Lines. These lines have been developed in Aberdeenshire in the north of Scotland, surrounded by famous rivers such as the Don, Dee and Spey. With the DT it does seem easier to make more consistent turnover - I'd guess because I'm shooting little or nothing most of the time. The pale olive line sinks at "approx 1.0 to 1.5 ips ( inches per second )", the pale brown line is a little more dense and sinks a fraction faster at "approx 2.5 to 3.0 ips". Learn more- opens in a new window … A well-made floating fly line allows you to set the float wherever you want. Hmm, off the top of my head I can think of only two characteristics where a long-belly line (DT or WF) may have an edge - pick-up and brute distance. Design by committee is not always a good idea but when it works it yields products that ordinary consumers want. Copyright, Sign up here | The Barrio Smallstream is available in five line-weights, WF1F to WF5F. Easy enough to account for the weight, these both have full-caged bodies - unusual on reels of this size. Barrio Fly Line Review To get a good, clear review of something I am always keen to let as many anglers get their hands on a product and to give it some feedback. However, turnover is so consistent it might just be. For lightweight fly lines from respected brands, see what we have here. Barrio SLX is the best fly line I've ever used, perfect combination with my epic fly rod 476. Basically. With the leader and tip of the fly-line on water, I have most of the weight close to the rod tip, when I make my casting stroke my rod moves the heaviest portion of the head, which then drags the lighter part behind it. Being so thick, the front taper doesn't exactly fly through the rings, so you'll want to leave this portion outside the tip where possible. Excellent lines, UK made and designed, very reasonably priced. I even use it when I take the bairns out for the rainbows in the summer evenings. Looking at the spool porting and the design of the back of this reel there are obvious hints of Vosseler reels, and internally, the small sealed drag-unit is well proven and feels highly refined. Mike Barrio decided to call this shade of pale olive 'Mushy Pea' ... visible enough in the air for me to see well but, hopefully, not so loud it'll scare those shy fly fishers who get spooked by anything but olive fly lines. The GL90 is a ‘distance’ casting line with a taper that enables a decent amount of line to be aerialised. Measurements for head length and tapers are not given but the head seems to me to be 'normal' - around 11 yards (33ft). If you need advice on the type of fly line you need please get in touch with a member of our friendly team. That makes it easy to tell when the head is fully up there but does slightly restrict the amount of line one can carry. These lines have been developed in Aberdeenshire in the north of Scotland, surrounded by famous rivers such as the Don, Dee and Spey. With a really heavy (thick-butt) tapered-leader I found myself wanting more oomph - cutting back the relatively long fine tip sorted that. By purchasing an efficient fly line, you will be provided with the necessary weight to cast a weightless flies and it will be a great help when dealing with the technical aspects of fly fishing. The slow rear taper on the Barrio GT lines allows me to carry more line, but for the same long carry used with a long- belly line the total weight I'm casting is less. However, there is a niche, and GT140s have gained a following amongst keen and competitive casters. I use it for grilse, salmon and sea trout. Snowbee Prestige Gold Floating Fly Line - Ivory/Red The new Prestige Gold range retains all the features of the original lines, but with some modern design twists to bring them into the 21st century. The running line is much thinner and more supple than a standard WF line, and it really aids shooting line. Troutcast is clear monofilament, the finish seems more satin than glittering gloss. The general head shape reminds me of Wulff Triangle Tapers and is almost the mirror opposite of Barrio’s GT lines. 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