I stopped in to Dette Flies while in Livingston Manor, and I asked about the Bamboo Special lines from Royal Wulff Products.
They said that the Bamboo Special and the Long Belly lines are both the same, except for the color, and that the Long Belly lines are $20 for being a single color.
Both have a short front taper and a long full weight belly section that allows fiberglass and bamboo rods to load well, even with short sections of line out.
Long Belly Classic – royal-wulff
Combines the best features of double taper and weight forward fly lines. It’s like a double taper for the first 30+ feet, with a varying belly length according to the line weight, followed by a back taper and shooting line. Excellent for roll casts and mending line. Floating, 100’ with welded loop for easier leader con
Bamboo Special – Weight Forward – royal-wulff
Built on Lee Wulff design specifically for bamboo rods, this longer-belly line complements the entire range of cane rod actions. 2-tone for ease of casting, in natural traditional colors. Front & Back Loops, J3 coating, and TRI-D ID system. Length: 100ft Head Length: 44 – 56ft Color: Brown / Ivory Density: Floating