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There is that. But I reckon the value of a line is pretty cheap no matter the initial cost. Taken care of it'll last many years and amortized over those years and numbers of fishing adventures it works out to but a small percentage of overall costs.

I’ve been using airflo lately which seems great, I also like the Rio elite grande.

I mostly fish large rivers here in Alaska, for pike fishing, Cortland makes lines that work well for me.

Started with Orvis then SA now mostly using Rio. I didn't really have an issue with any of them in the salt. After using them I clean them and store them in den in the house were its climate controlled.

I'm not hooked on a certain brand and have lines from Rio, Scientific Angler, Cortland, Loop, Barrio and OPST. I tend to look for the line that meets my needs. For example, Cortland is the only brand that makes a sink tip in #4 weight, so they got my money. Most other brands start at #5. I've been buying a few Loop lines, which are made by SA, and the one that I absolutely love is the Opti Drift because it has a short 24 foot head. I put one on my #2 rod and it is perfect as it loads quickly for small streams. I put one on my #3 weight as well. All the lines have been good so I don't limit myself to a specific brand.

I must add that I try to stay away from the budget lines. I have quite a few Rio lines in the Elite and Premier range and they have been very good. I tried one of their Mainstream lines and I found it just didn't shoot through the guides as readily. I guess something must be cut in the manufacturing process to sell it cheaper.

I just put a Rio elite grande on an 8wt reel today, I havnt fished it yet but it seems like a nice heavy line for throwing streamers.