which fly line for UK saltwater?

I've got a 9wt setup that I would usually uae for pike. It includes a purpose made (cortland) pike fly line.

My question is, do I need a specialist saltwater fly line, or should I use the pike line? If I use the pike line, will the saltwater ruin it?

Any suggestions for a decent saltwater fly line in a 9wt?

I would be tempted to try your pike line, I see no reason why it would not be suitable, it should certainly turn over the leader with bigger flies.

Most specialist SW lines are for hot conditions and not necessary for the UK. The salt water should not affect your line but as with your reel, a rinse through with tap water each trip should prevent any problems.

A floater and a 15ft Ghost Tip (or similar) are probably the two you would use most.

Thnaks Brian - I just happen to have a Cortland 444 Ghost tip to go with it!

A word from the wise. Saltwater is very punishing for fly lines, rings and reels. The salt will wreck any reel not designed with it in mind, an loves eating alloys. I would look at Okuma's Airstream and Airframe composite reels - what's not plastic is stainless steel, and minehave stood up to a lot of abuse.

The second factor is sand, which not only gets into reels, but also clings to lines, especially PVC lines. Once it's embedded in the surface, it's grating away at your line guides. Minute particles are suspended in the water, so don't think you'll get away with it if you don't reach the bottom.

I have used Airflo 40+ lines and Airflos in general for a few years, and being polyurethane they stand up well to the abrasion, and tend not to pick up as much sand. Look around and you'll find them at sensible prices.

The reduction in stretch is also very useful in setting the hooks in bass, which have really bony mouths.

And don't even consider a rod that doesn't have SIC guides.