When it comes to bonefish lines, there are a lot of options these days to choose from. Some lines work really well to load the rod quickly and turn over heavy flies with minimal backcasts, while others do a better job at presenting the fly as softly as possible at longer distances. Both have their advantages, and we feel that depending on the situation they both have their place on our flats here at Andros South.
However, one line we’ve found to be a great all-around option for our fishery is the Airflo Ridge Tropical Bonefish fly line. We’ve been using it for quite a few years now, and have actually wrote about it in the past, so rather than tell you again why we like it so much, be sure to check out our past review, here.
Well, for those who aren’t aware, the good folks at Airflo have actually upgraded their Ridge Tropical Bonefish line in recent years by incorporating their new ‘Super Dri’ technology. We’ve been fishing it hard over the past couple seasons, so today we thought it was time to tell you how much we like it.
Now known as the Airflo Super-Dri Tropical Bonefish fly line, the updated version features all the same things we liked about the previous model – Same great taper, ‘ridge’ texture, a nice subtle color and the like. The only difference is the addition of ‘Super Dri.’. Don’t ask us how it works, but this does appear to allow the line to float exceptionally well. That may not sound like a big deal to the uninitiated, but for fisheries like ours, where we tend to do a lot of fishing on foot, a line that sinks behind you is a bummer. There’s nothing more frustrating than attempting to make a shot at a fish only to find your running line is wrapped up in the turtle grass.
Instead, the Super-Dri Tropical Bonefish floats like a cork.. Including the running line section of the line as well – which is not always the case with other premium fly lines. It’s an extremely versatile bonefish line for fisheries like ours on South Andros, and we think you should give it a try!
For more information, check it out on Airflo’s website, here, or visit your nearest Airflo dealer.
I’m headed your way for a trip in May. I have a TFO BVK 7 wt and some 7 wt Rio Bonefish line I got about 5 years ago. Would it be worth while getting the Airflo line above or Rio Quickshooter? Do you recommend over weighting or going 7 for 7wt?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Ryan,
Great to hear from you. A 7 wt. BVK with a standard 7 wt. RIO Bonefish line will certainly make for a fun set-up, however I think you might find it a little on the light side should you encounter some wind. However, it would make for a great weapon on a calm morning where bonefish can be a little more spooky than normal. For this reason, if you are planning on using the 7 wt. for you primary rod, I would recommend lining it heavier than the RIO Bonefish, and either the 7wt. Bonefish Quickshooter or the 7wt. Airflo Tropical Bonefish would be a great choice. I prefer the Airflo Tropical Bonefish personally, however many of our guests love the Bonefish Quickshooter as it makes the easiest work of getting the fly to the fish in the least number of false casts. Hope that helps!