Fly Line ColorWritten by Brett Fogle
There are quite a few colors of fly lines available. Some floating fly lines are bright yellow, others are fluorescent green, and still others are a pumpkin orange. So, with all fly line colors available, which one should you choose.For sinking lines, it is generally best to choose a line that is darker in color, such as brown. While this point is open to argument and debate, most anglers seem to conclude that when sub-surface fishing, fish may be less apt to see a darker color fly line than a bright one. However, for top water or floating lines, color of line is generally immaterial as far as fish goes. Whatever color of fly line, when looking up, a fish is bound to see it except for at night (when a dark line may prove beneficial). A fish looking up towards surface of water will see fly line regardless of color since line itself is lit up from
| | Fly Line SummaryWritten by Brett Fogle
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 same as weight of your fly rod and fly reel. Using wrong weight fly line will unbalance a fly rod, leading to poor casting and long days on water. 2. Fly Line Taper - The taper of a fly line refers to enhancements made to fly line to provide better casting. The most popular taper is weight-forward taper, which is ideal fly line for beginner. The weight forward taper fly line is also most versatile line available. 3. Fly Line Density - The density of a fly line refers to whether line sinks or not. A floating fly line should always be first line used by beginners as it is most versatile as well as 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 tippets and leaders used, is really important in fly fishing. Unlike in traditional spin casting, when fly fishing, it is weight of fly line that allows for proper casting. Use wrong fly line weight and you can amusingly watch your flies land all over place. Even worse, when you use a cheap or worn out fly line, you can also watch your sinking line submerge your dry flies.
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