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[FlyFishin Magician]

Hello all,
 
I've been using 3M Scientific Anglers 8 weight Steelhead Taper fly line (floating) for the last 3 years for my salmon/steehead setup.  I basically cut the line back and attach a loop connector - then use a variety of sink tips (Rio Tips).  This system works great.
 
BUT:
 
I find that my line gets cracked very easily.  Within one year, the line got cracked and difficult to use.  I took it back to the shop (Berry's Bait & Tackle) and to their credit, gave me a brand new line right off the rack.  So - I've been using the "new" line since the beginning of last season (2003) and again - now it's cracked and getting difficult to use.  So, my question is:
 
Can anybody recommend a good quality fly line (dry) that I can use for my salmon/steelhead setup?  I heard Rio might have a warranty against cracking for 5 years - is this true?  Any thoughts?

[Steelhead King]

i think only Airflow got the 5 years crack free warrenty.

[reach]

Cortland= good

To clarify, Cortland 555 floating = crap, from what I've heard.  444SL are supposed to be good, though I don't own either so take this with a grain of salt.

Airflo Polyfuse 7000 has a 5 year no-crack guarantee.  Berry's sells them, and probably lots of other fly shops too.  M&Y can special order them.

[FlyFishin Magician]

Yes - Airflo is starting to ring a bell.  Thanks!

[The Gilly]

I've always used the 444 series and found it to be good.  Storage and dessing after each use makes a difference too.

[Tailwalker]

Wulff Steelhead Triangle Taper . Best line out there .

[angler]

Cortland 444 I find the extra$ for SL not worth it and the 555 i have tried are CRAP - way too much memory and don't seem very slick.