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#10
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dougm
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12-07-2005, 02:15 PM
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Re: Cortland's 555 High Float Dyna-Tip
 The majority of Cortland's 555 series feature their proprietary mono-core as depicted here. Vastly different than the more conventional braided centers, the mono-core lines tend to be somewhat larger in diameter than their more traditional counterparts. Consequently, a mono-core 555 will occupy more space on the spool resulting in the loss some backing. However, not all 555 lines feature the mono-core center. The 555 Dyna-Tip is just such an example. It features a low memory nylon braided core that has little effect on the diameter of the line. It may be important to note that the increased diameter of the mono-core lines does not imply that they are "heavier" than their counterparts. The fact is the first 30-feet of a 5-weight line will weigh between 134 and 146 grains regardless of the core. That's the AFTMA standard. Doug |
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#11
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tie one on
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12-07-2005, 08:06 PM
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Re: Cortland's 555 High Float Dyna-Tip
Doug,
Thank you for the clarification on the 555 Dyna-Tip fly line. Since I was planning on buying this line for my 9wt salmon rod I did not really want to lose valuable backing room on the spool. Thank you. Tie One On |
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#12
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Jakeway
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04-29-2006, 08:57 PM
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Re: Cortland's 555 High Float Dyna-Tip
Just this week I tried a 555 Ghost Tip WF5F/F. It floated and shot through the guides great, but the coating fealt like a plastic tube, and was sort of sticky in my line hand. I had to return the line; I just couldn't get used to the feel.
Does the 555 Dyna TIp have a different coating with a different feel? |
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#14
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fshfanatic
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04-30-2006, 08:14 PM
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Re: Cortland's 555 High Float Dyna-Tip
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