Jim,
-- I tried my 5 wt floating line from shore a couple of times this year, and only caught hickories in the single digits (though I got Americans on it last year). Like Brendan said, you really have to be patient and let it sink for a while. Sinking tip line is pricey (I bought mine as recent grad too - painful), but it almost guarantees you'll start catching the higher numbers you hear people mentioning all the time and the Americans. If you get out there, heavier darts will help you.
Consider what type of fishing you'll be doing most too. If you think you'll only ever use the sinking line for this ~month+ span, is it worth the price? Also, if it is just for the shad/striper run, consider how far into the run we've already come. Maybe wait for a bday or something so you can be prepared for next years run if you are only going to have a few chances to get our there in the next couple of weeks?
Forrest
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 5:55:35 PM UTC-4, Jim Boryan wrote:
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 5:55:35 PM UTC-4, Jim Boryan wrote:
Hey guys,I have an Orvis 8wt. with WF floating line and I'm looking forward to coming back to Arlington to get in on this shad and striper run. Can you catch stripers/shad on floating line or do I have to shell out the money to buy sinking line and a new spool to keep it on?Being a broke college student, buying a new spool/sinking line is obviously not ideal. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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