They are not available in the shops, click here to buy online, Receive news and offers from Alba Game Fishing. I've a passion for Bamboo rods and have been happily fishing with the 4wt GT90 and Mallard DT4F for a few seasons on my 7ft6" 4wt Eden cane rod. Now have 6 Barrio lines in various weights including a 4wt DT which I like for fine stuff. Details about BARRIO SLX FLY LINE WF7# FLOATING NEW IN BOX See original listing. After a great day on the river 6 of us met up and had a cast of the 4wt line. The Barrio SLX, for example, is a Spey weighted style of line. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Casts superbly, requires minimum effort, lands with excellent quiet presentation. I'm still using it six seasons later and it'll be good for another season yet, I'm sure. Post by Thomas » Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:22 pm Hi everybody, I am thinking about trying a Barrio SLX on a 9,6 ft medium fast rod rated for an 8 weight. The weights are from 8.1 grams (WF3F) to 17.5 grams (WF8F) or 125-270 grains. His SLX line is close to your desired profile and he'd ship it to your door for around $37. The SLX gives lovely roll and SH spey casts as well as being able to deliver a fast overhead delivery to a distant fish. SOLD Payment Via PayPal Only. 7 talking about this. After being made aware and hearing several recommendations for Barrio lines I contacted Mike Barrio by email explaining the pools I fish, the banks behind the cast and how I would prefer to cast. Top. What this has meant is that I get the chance to have a cast with some of the prototypes and get a feel for the amount of genuine work that goes into designing these lines, and also see that feedback from those who have had a cast is taken into consideration. The head is marked by a colour change and larger sized SLX lines and Spey Lines are perfect for salmon and sea trout fishing. It performed brilliantly and I am really pleased with it. Please note that our fly line profile diagrams do not include any information regarding compound tapers ( multiple tapers within a taper ) that we may have included within the profile and that the dimensions may vary for each individual line weight. Har brukt SLX også , og sliter ikke med det Olav nevner, men jeg bruker den på ei switch stang og den tilgir nok endel av de problemene. At last count, I've got about 6 or 7 Barrio lines (Mallard DTs & WFs, GT125s & 90s and SLXs) spooled up and on reels, and probably a few more older lines boxed away too. Dear Mike, Today I recieved my SLX fly line with the mail. The new line features a head length of approx 33 ft with a short belly and a series of multiple compound tapers to the front. The SLX loads quickly and presents a fly predictably with control at any range from 20 to 70 feet, although it is certainly not limited to this range. The Barrio slx line , is that more of a Spey line with the head well back ? VIMEO. Thanks Mike....you are the best fly line maker! Both lines load the rod really well. Guideline Fario CRS 9’ 4wt 6 piece travel fly new guideline elevation fly rod in a versatile 9’9 #6 model. These lines are pretty close to international line weight standards at 30 feet and will perform well for you. Not sure why someone would say that a 6wt Rio Gold is too heavy. I was completely blown away, the line might be rated a size lower than I expected but it matched the rod so well I stopped thinking and started shaping the line into every cast I'm capable of. Line being cast is a #6, rod is an Orvis Helios 906 TF. Only for it being a dark and dismal night, I’d still be out fishing now. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. Discover (and save!) Repeat custom tells you that Barrio fly lines are doing something right. Tried my first Barrio line this season.Started with a WF5F GT90. The Wulff 8wt weighs 14.5g, 7wt, 12.8g. Mluví o tom (5). On a still water, I can fish where nobody else has ever put a fly, and that can make the difference between blanking, and going home with a potential fish. I also use other Barrio lines with my other rods. The Barrio Fly Line range is ideal for fishing our lochs and rivers and is enjoying an ever growing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money. About the line itself , its really good with my sage xi2 rod. Many thanks once again for your excellent service. Facebook vous montre des informations pour vous aider à mieux comprendre le but de The rear weighted spey style head of our SLX fly line helps to make overhead casts a real pleasure too, loading the rod tip predictably and inviting smooth, tight loops. Barrio SLX Post by Thomas » Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:22 pm Hi everybody, I am thinking about trying a Barrio SLX on a 9,6 ft medium fast rod rated for an 8 weight. For Sale Is A Barrio Slx Wf7 The Line Has A Small Crack in The Coating But Wont Affect Performance What So Ever. Price: £30.00 including worldwide shipping. www.leewattsflyfishing.co.uk Orvis endorsed, AAPGAI & FFF single handed rod instructor 6wt 9' 6" Helios rod, 6wt Barrio SLX line. The best floating fly line I have ever used. Sep 25, 2019 #7 Considering the line is heavy, would you go for a 7# or an 8# line? Quick to load the rod and no need for loads of false casting. The Barrio SLX, for example, is a Spey weighted style of line. Thanks Mike for incredible fly lines and costumer service, you are the best :), Name: Visa VäisänenCountry: FinlandSubject: SLX Lines. I have found both lines to be well suited for these situations. The Rest Of The Line Is 100% In Excellent Condition. Its easy to hold up in the air and the loops are tight and accurate. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the... BARRIO GT125 The best line for my U.K. fly carpin’. Barrio SLX WF5F By Magnus Angus The SLX head is medium olive, running line is cream. I have found both lines to be well suited for these situations. Highly recommended. Facebook visar information för att hjälpa dig att förstå syftet med en sida. 7 talking about this. Delicate presentation got me a nice Brownie. Awesome casting I get from this line. Prisen er strålende så 전 세계에서 아이디어를 가장 많이 모아 놓은 Pinterest에서 형석 채(nongaek) 님이 무엇을 발견했는지 살펴보세요. It’s very easy to load the rod a #5 weight SLX will be beautifully balanced on a Helios 9ft #5 weight mid flex delivering effortless loops control and accurate presentation. Hi Mike, I finally managed to get out to my favourite spot today for a few hours to try the new line out and what I can say, whatever alchemy you’ve worked on that SLX Line - please don’t change a thing. Not only do they represent great value, but technically they are excellent fly casting lines. Barrio SLX is the best fly line I've ever used, perfect combination with my epic fly rod 476. igniter#6 and barrio slx,dan craft ft #5 + hm v2 rl+shooting head,dan craft gxt #3 + guideline presentation in truth i prefer meanwhile stickman p3(medium-fast) and custom sage mod 490-4(medium) - but that´s my personal preference. WOW is the only comment. Testing final prototype of the Barrio SLX fly line on the Aberdeenshire Don. These lines are also easily handled by beginners. There are of course a range of lines for all fishing conditions, dry fly, streamer fishing, distance casting and sink tips. Hopefully will enjoy casting this line for many years to come. 2020 Fishing and Touring in Scotland Brochure, Saltwater Fly Fishing – Sea Fishing Trips in Scotland, Corporate Incentive groups fishing in Scotland, Fly Fishing Experience Days Team Building, Chasing Fins Fishing guide Northumberland, Hidden Gems Mixed Fishing & Touring Vacation in Scotland, River Tweed Fishing Lodge September/ October, Spring Summer vacation, staying in Fishing Lodge, Fly Fishing Experience Days Team Building. The scandi type taper really does present flies very delicately, and it is a great tool for tight spaces. This is my first Barrio fly line and I have only one complaint, the running line is not long enough. The launch of a Barrio fly line follows many months of fly line taper research and development and a tremendous amount of enthusiastic input and feedback from local anglers with a good range of casting ability. Mike produced the line in orange and cream, but a few of us asked for a more subtle colour. Awesome casting I get from this line. Name: Hamish YoungCountry: ScotlandSubject: SLX Lines. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. The Barrio SLX ..... Sweet loops and fast shoots from single handed roll and spey casts! This is an exceptional line that I use very often in fishing. I will now have to get a 3wt SLX to try on my 4wt, and another 4wt SLX in Olive for dryfly. By Magnus Angus. This turns over positively, loops tend to be tight and/or tighten as they travel. Thank you for the first class service and a beautiful line. I have not had a more pleasurable days fishing in quite some time. Barrio GT 90 og 125 er gode liner, meget lang baktapering. Enterprise Get your team aligned with all the SLX is great or the switch line. Suitable for anglers of all levels of casting ability, advanced casters will be able to do some pretty clever tricks with the SLX and thanks to the positive turnover, visible head and the colour change, less advanced casters will enjoy repeatable, predictable results and good range with minimal effort. Barrio SLX is the best fly line I've ever used, perfect combination with my epic fly rod 476. Thanks for the rapid delivery of a superb line. These lines have been developed in Aberdeenshire in the north of Scotland, surrounded by famous rivers such as the Don, Dee and Spey. Barrio SLX Fly Lines These lines have been developed in Aberdeenshire in the north of Scotland, surrounded by famous rivers such as the Don, Dee and Spey. For the vast majority of anglers, SLX fly line choice is very much a case of 'keep it simple', just choose the WF5F line for a 5 weight rod, the WF7F line for a 7 weight rod etc etc. Brilliantly performing lines from a man who really does care about his products, his customers, and the sport we all love. I use mid-long belly lines with a DH rod on rivers, but I think I might get the ISS Spey line just to give it a go. Superfast all the way from the UK to Holland. The weights are from 8.1 grams (WF3F) to 17.5 grams (WF8F) or 125-270 grains. I am after one and think that its probably even better than the excellent Barrio spey line I just bought for my 12 footer......... Name: Jim LlewellynCountry: UKSubject: SLX Lines. Name: Peter McCallumCountry: ScotlandSubject: SLX Lines. Best of all, they are made in the UK and designed by some really rather good fly casters. Barrio SLX. What's more I can cast it 25 yards with a speycast so who needs a 'switch rod'? 13 talking about this. Od Barrio mám skúsenosť len s SLX, ale moc nadšený z nej nie som. They are probably on the heavy side of their line rating but great lines at a good price. Name: Iain CameronCountry: ScotlandSubject: SLX Lines. i’ve used this model with barrio slx 7 wt and 8wt lines and it flies. The profile and weight of the SLX #4 loads the 580 with deliciously delicate balance & feel for small nymphs & dries, while the #5 is perfect for rolling out a larger nymph, bigger dry patterns for greedy chub, and even small lures for perch, big wild brownies & the odd jack pike. Value For Money and the backing is excellent too (hard to tie). For nearly a year I've been using both 4 and 5 weight SLX lines on my Epic 580, and they are the dog's danglies! Barrio SLX Found in line weight between 3 and 8 and head length about 7.5 meters (24 ft). Looking forward to trying out the new Switch lines soon too! to large rivers (tailwater) so it is a general use line , cast are close at 30 to 65 feet (max). Further details from Mike: "Our new Barrio SLX floating fly line has been designed to complement today's modern fly rods. Barrio Fly Lines are researched and developed in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the heart of the rivers Don, Dee, Spey and Deveron. Mike Barrio 366 views. Excellent line for rivers and streams in Lapland, north Finland. Barrio SLX I have SLX lines in both 4# and 5#, both great casting lines for either o/head or roll/spey casts. I found myself shooting line far beyond my normal ability. All the above properties help to make the SLX an ideal line where space is tight and accuracy matters! The Mallard is a great line as many have rightly pointed out, and I have used the DT version for a lot of work on rivers and streams in both four weight and five weight form. I love the SLX and I now find myself fishing bits of river that normally I would not have considered due to high banks or trees behind me. A má veľkú pamäť. Cheers, Thomas. Must see about a 7 weight to make up the set! !5.99g is a 9 wt on the AFTMA scale. Re: Barrio SLX Fly Line « Reply #174 on: March 21, 2013, 11:37:57 AM » I am not going to dissagree with the casting/line gurus here as they have forgotton more than I know, but I have been using Harrison blanks for a good number of years now and know the Sportfish blank pretty well. steve s. WFF Supporter. Som Mike Barrio själv skriver "The SLX is designed to be heavy on the scales, but feel light in the air and that is where the intricate tapers really come into play! Depending upon weight chosen they have tapers of 36 - 40ft and running lines of 50 - 54ft. Hi Mike.....Received my line today, set it up and went to the loch. Only fish stillwaters so not sure how it would be for rivers. Others will describe the technical qualities - I just like the simple usability of the lines, and know and trust that the technical merits of the lines have been tried, tested & prototyped by experienced anglers and casters alike. On reel on Wednesday morning. Considering the line is heavy, would you go for a 7# or an 8# line? The next generation fly line, without a doubt the best all round fly line I've ever used. Just returned from a trip to Michigan's Au Sable system. Name: Meti SabediniCountry: NorwaySubject: SLX Lines. Not sure why someone would say that a 6wt Rio Gold is too heavy. Copyright 2017. The Barrio SLX is also a very 'heavy' line, the 7wt comes in at 15.2g - the AFTMA scale for a 7wt should be 11.99g. Barrio Fly Lines, designed in Scotland, cast with confidence all over the world. it has a 33ft head - comprising of a long 24'6" front taper, a short 4ft belly, a short rear taper of 4'6" followed by a long 12' 6" rear taper to the running line Mike Barrio is a member of Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The other thing I like is that Mike knows how to design a fishing line. Honestly, all those lines would be fine. Winning bid: £30.00 [ 18 bids] No additional import charges on delivery. A line you might consider is the Wulff Triangle Taper. Once I get the hang of the tapers it will be awesome ...I have already outcast the GT125 a few times and after a few more outings I will settle in. Fished the 3 weight SLX on my new Scott GS 3. But Mike, if you I have a 6wt Zephrus and regularly fish a SA GPX or a Barrio SLX on it. The extra weight in the head seems to suit the Cane rod so well it just feels Awesome. 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