Sharkskin Running Line

[headscan]

Just a heads up if you haven't already heard - word is that SA will be releasing Sharkskin running lines. Not a big fan of the taper on the single hand lines, but the running lines could be interesting. Might be time to buy a stripping glove...

[ogilvie]

Just a heads up if you haven't already heard - word is that SA will be releasing Sharkskin running lines. Not a big fan of the taper on the single hand lines, but the running lines could be interesting. Might be time to buy a stripping glove...

Like you I too am not a fan of the Sharkskin lines and the running line will likely be as hard on the fingers...Cortland sells the braided running lines that have the same feel, we really don'y like those lines here on the coast because your fingers do get cut by the constant retreiving of long lines coupled with being in Salt Water...The idea is good though...will see what they are like

C

[headscan]

It's mostly just the taper of the single hand line I don't like. I find the head length is too long for my purposes, and if I want to cast long distances I'll use my two-hander or switch rod to accomplish that with less effort. I think there'll be a market for the Sharkskin running lines. People who want something that shoots better than a regular line but don't want the tangles associated with certain mono running lines in cold water. I also find mono to be hard on my fingers when stripping it in, but I'm not sure if Sharkskin will be better or worse.