Fly Line Weight is the weight of the fly line, measured in grains,
and helpfully given a number from 1-14 by the fly line manufacturers. To choose
the right fly line weight, first figure out what you will be fishing for. Then,
make sure that whatever fly line weight you choose matches - exactly - the fly
rod weight and the fly reel weight.
The Color of the Fly Line, if topwater fishing, is of no consequence. The fish
can see the shadow of ANY fly line during daylight hours. Thus....get a fly
line that is easy for you to see, with orange, yellow and red probably
being the most popular colors. For submerged fishing, generally you want to
choose a darker color, with various shades of brown/black being the most
popular and effective.
For trout fishing, a floating fly line is by far the most popular and versatile. If you are
fishing submerged nymphs, just put tiny weights on the leader. By and large,
most trout fishing can be done with a floating fly line.
Understanding Fly Line Codes on the fly line box can be a bit daunting. Here's an
example of a typical fly line code : WF-4-F. What this means is that the
fly line has a Weight Forward Taper, a Fly Line Weight of 4, and Floats. Thus,
to understand fly line codes, the first series of letters/numbers first is the
taper, the second series of letters/numbers refers to the fly line weight, and
the third series of letters/numbers refers to the density of the fly line
(whether it sinks or floats).
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