Fly Line Summary
Well, if you've read this far, you should have a good knowledge
about fly lines. But, let's sum things up.
1. Fly Line Weight - The weight of a fly line should be the same
as the weight of your fly rod and fly reel. Using the wrong
weight fly line will unbalance a fly rod, leading to poor
casting and long days on the water.
2. Fly Line Taper - The taper of a fly line refers to
enhancements made to the fly line to provide better casting. The
most popular taper is the weight-forward taper, which is the
ideal fly line for beginner. The weight forward taper fly line
is also the most versatile line available.
3. Fly Line Density - The density of a fly line refers to
whether the line sinks or not. A floating fly line should always
be the first line used by beginners as it is the most versatile
as well as the easiest to cast. Other fly lines that sink all
have their uses, though, so more experienced anglers -
especially those that fish in lakes, saltwater or subsurface
with nymphs, should also pick up a sinking fly line that meets
their fishing needs.
4. Fly Line Color - For top water fly fishing, get a fly line
that is easy for you to see in all fishing conditions.
Fly Lines for Fly Fishing
The fly line, along with the tippets and leaders used, is really
important in fly fishing. Unlike in traditional spin casting,
when fly fishing, it is the weight of the fly line that allows
for proper casting. Use the wrong fly line weight and you can
amusingly watch your flies land all over the place. Even worse,
when you use a cheap or worn out fly line, you can also watch
your sinking line submerge your dry flies.
For these reasons, having a good fly line, can literally make
the difference between a productive day on the water and one of
frustration.
Fly Lines, Leaders & Tippets Categories
Floating Fly Lines : Product listings of quality fly lines that
float. Remember, floating fly lines often work well when
sub-surface fly fishing too! Floating fly lines, as the name
suggest, float. In addition, by putting some light weights on
the leader, floating fly lines also work quite well for many
sub-surface fishing. For this reason, floating fly lines are the
most popular fly line used by anglers.
Sinking Fly Lines : Sinking fly lines, as the name suggest,
sink. How sinking fly lines actually sink, though, changes from
line to line. An sinking tip fly line only sinks at the tip of
the line, while a full sinking fly line will sink along it's
full length at a rate determined by it's sink rate (measured in
inches per second, or ips)