reevesr1 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I bought some Loop Opti Stream line from the boys at Whistler at the show. I've had a chance to fish it a couple of times this week, and all I can say is "wow"! I have been hitting seams I typically have issues with easily. My biggest problem has actually been not stripping out enough line when I am shooting and getting a big bounce back when the line hits the end. The place I was fishing this week usually causes me problems catching the small trees and shrubs behind me when I am trying to cast far. I did not have that problem with this line. It seems I can keep it in the air better. I was also roll casting much farther than I did with my old line. Anyway, as you can see, I'm pretty impressed. This is the first time I've bought a high end line. It won't be the last. Now if I can only keep from stepping on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 glad too hear u love it dude! told ya u would be diggin it.. one thing tho u have teh "still water" line... got a few of em on ym sticks n dig it ! the stream is a nice line too and the creek is stellar for shortrange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordon Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 the opti stream is next on my list for my 9' ....i can't wait to try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 glad too hear u love it dude! told ya u would be diggin it.. one thing tho u have teh "still water" line... got a few of em on ym sticks n dig it ! the stream is a nice line too and the creek is stellar for shortrange! I know it is the stillwater, but you guys modified it to be like the stream. I know the taper is a bit different, but close enough? Whatever. it casts far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Rick, you know that line really shines when you single hand Spey cast it... I watched a certain Bow river ninja shoot almost an entire Opti Stream line with a singe switch cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Rick, you know that line really shines when you single hand Spey cast it... I watched a certain Bow river ninja shoot almost an entire Opti Stream line with a singe switch cast. It don't shine like that for me. If I see white at the end of the tip on a roll cast, I'm a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hey Rick, what did you pay for this magical line? I was throwing some on a demo rod...it sure is easy to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 $105 Yikes. But worth it, I hope. I actually cleaned it last night in order to protect the investment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I know it is the stillwater, but you guys modified it to be like the stream. I know the taper is a bit different, but close enough? Whatever. it casts far! ye dude close enough~! for anyone wondering.. i trimmed a foot off the front end........ Rick, you know that line really shines when you single hand Spey cast it... I watched a certain Bow river ninja shoot almost an entire Opti Stream line with a singe switch cast. yea she can do taht if teh right indian is shooting teh arrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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