Wulff TT or Cortland Sylk?

[Buck Henry]

Evening all,

I am looking for some line advice for my new (old) Orvis Battenkill rod. I am considering either the Wulff Triangle Taper or the Cortland Sylk line in a 6 weight. I have a nice Orvis English made Battenkill reel I am wanting to line up for this rod and can't decide between the TT or the Sylk line. I have heard good things about both but wanted to see if anyone had any good or bad feedback on either of these two lines. I am currently leaning towards the Wulff TT but have always been curious about the Cortland Sylk line.

PS: Billy O - I think you sell both of these lines. Once I decide on which one I want, I will give you a shout to see if you have my choice in a 6 weight. .

Many thanks,

[fishnpreacher]

I've got Sylk on 3 reels, and I like it. I think Cortland had a problem with early Sylk lines with coiling, but since has got that straightened out. They are supple and cast great. Since I've not tried the TT, I'll leave the comparison out. But I like my Sylks.

[oyster]

Buck,

Yep, I've got both lines in stock. I've fished both lines quite a bit. The primary difference in the two is their taper design. The Wulff has a longer front taper so it is the better roll caster. It doesn't have any level belly at all, just a very long front taper which blends right into the rear taper. The Sylk has Cortland's more typical WF taper. Also the the Sylk is a skinner line (in the true silk line fashion), so cuts through the wind nicely and shoots well. Of course this means that it doesn't float quite as high in the water, but it's not something you really notice in my opinion. The Wulff also tends to feel heavier to me at most trout distances. Maybe it's not a fact, just a feeling, but it's something I notice. In the end, I prefer the Wulff on slower action rods because of it's taper and design, and the Sylk on faster rods which seem to feel better with a more standard WF design. I have no complaints from either line and think you'd be happy with whichever you choose.

Bill O.
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