Description We stand by our claim that these are the best floating, best casting, most durable floating lines on the market. The hydrophobic line coating actually repels water, resulting in easier line pickups, s...
Review Abstract “The best line” some enthusiasts “have ever fished” with is the Hy Flote Extra. This “affordable” line offers “smooth” and “effortless” casting, terrific floatation and flexibility. It does not coil easily, and the “hard outer coating” ensures “durability” during rough conditions. Hy Flote Extra is a winner with consumers.
Reviewed by: Vick(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Favorite City: Terrebonne
Favorite State: OR
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: Great line. Casts well. Shoots great. Slik coating. just plain old GREAT.
Strengths: Low memory, shoots great,repels dirt and algea, $$$,
Weaknesses: I was casting one day and it broke in the middle of the line. (about 60 ft in) I didnt know that you could get a refund from orvis so i went out and baught a Wulff signiture series..By the way get the Orvis line before even thinking about the Wulff line...wulff is a peice of junk for the $. Well anyways i broke the line in mid air. I think it was a weak spot in the core.I finally refunded it with no problem
Customer Service: Great. Called up about my break in the line and they said "ok you can trash that one a new line will be there in a weak." Sure enough it was there in 5 days. Customer Service is Great with Orvis
Similar Products Used: SA Cortland Finwick
Review Date October 22, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
, from calgary
Favorite State: Alberta
Summary: Great line. No problems once the end loop is removed.
Strengths: High floating, good casting,coating does not attract algae and dirt as much as some other lines.
Weaknesses: The orvis end loop attached absorbs water and sinks. It also gets heavy and interferes with leader turnover.I removed the loop, nail Knotted the leader to the line and have been pleased with the improvement.
Customer Service: Have not had to use it, but Orvis has a good reputation here.
Similar Products Used: Cortland 444, Sci Ang.
Review Date August 9, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Cosby, TN. USA
Body of Water: Small Backcountry Creeks
Summary: Great Line my line is 2 seasons old and I have had no problems yet. I fish it very hard and store it at seasons end with just a simple line cleaning.
Strengths: Durability, Delicate Presentation
Weaknesses: None
Customer Service: Orvis is normaly great unless you get the occasional Dipstick on the line.
Similar Products Used: None
Review Date August 1, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Jackson, MS USA
Body of Water: Small Lakes and Ponds
Summary: I bought this line because the SA was not casting very well and wanted to step up to a better line. I have been pleased with the line. It coils on me some but like I said before it may be due to my lack of knowledge. I am a beginner. The loop makes it super easy to tie on different leaders during my fishing trips. I can go from Bream to Bass within a minute. I like the value as long as it lasts me a while which I am sure it will. I have an Orvis rod that the 6wt line is on and I will definately be buying more Orvis products down the road.
Strengths: Hi-Visibility, Floats high on the water, easy pick-up, easy casting, smooth, light, supple.
Weaknesses: Price; but as long as it performs and lasts its not really a weakness. It has been coiling on my pretty bad but that may be due to my lack of knowledge of casting and I need to clean the line and stretch it one good time.
Customer Service: Have not had to use them, but understand them to be tops.
Similar Products Used: Scientific Anglers
Review Date March 24, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Alan(Unregistered User)
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20 days a year
Body of Water: Kishwaukee River --
Favorite City: Kingston
Favorite State: IL
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: This line floats well, does not coil, and it seems to stay supple in colder weather. I like the muted gray color, too. So far, it appears to be durable. I picked this line up on sale at the Orvis web site, and for $20 it can't be beat.
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