Tag: fly lines

Fly anglers spend an inordinate amount of time drooling over rods, and I should know—I do more than enough drooling for all of us. One part of our kit that we regularly overlook, however, is the fly line. Fly fishing revolves around fly line. Without fly line, the fly cast is impossible, and the way we fish doesn't exist. Yet so many anglers are willing...

"Josh Jenkins shares with us the new Magnitude fly line series from Scientific Anglers."

"Brian Flechsig from Mad River Outfitters and Flip Pallot discuss fly line colors and why the Flip Hi-Vis Fly Line from Cortland is their go-to fly line for pretty much any fly fishing application."

Dry fly fishing and nymphing are almost related in that they are both beautiful and productive art forms that require delicacy and grace. Streamer fishing stands out like a hard-drinking, bar brawling cousin. It’s a fishing method that requires anglers to splash down their flies and then to slash, rip, and jerk them around to make a trout strike with a...

Question: I've never really paid much attention to cleaning my fly line. Do I need to? I don't want to mess up my gear, but I also don't want to waste time on unnecessary maintenance if it's not really needed. Answer: We invest hours of time and oodles of money into selecting the perfect fly rod, reel, flies, and keep all of these tools in tip-top shape. So...

When the first sink tip lines came out years ago I bought a few and while they were quite useful for fishing in Alaska, my main focus for their use was fishing our wonderful trout lakes here in B.C. But I quickly fell out of love with them as they tended to be quite hinging which killed the pleasure of casting. So I evolved into just using a floating line...

As a fly fishing guide, the number one question I get asked by clients (besides "are we actually going to catch anything today?") is “how often should I change my fly line?" The answer is—it depends on how often you fish. Even a weekend warrior who only gets out once or twice a season will need to change out their fly line every couple of years...

Question: What’s the origin of the weight system for fly lines and rods? How is it determined that this rod and line is a 5-weight while this rod and line is a 4-weight? Answer: Few changes have been as hugely impactful to the fly fishing universe as the standardization of fly line and rod weights. And this system, now taken for granted, has a rich and...

Question: I'm planning a trip to Alaska, so what size single-hand rods and what lines will I need? We'll be trying for grayling, rainbows, Dolly Vardens, and salmon. ~ Judith Answer: First off, congratulations to you! An Alaskan fly fishing adventure is a dream come true for many anglers, offering the chance to target a wide range of iconic species in some...

Question: I've heard from several experienced fly anglers that double-taper fly line is best for dry fly fishing. Are the advantages of double-taper worth switching from weight-forward lines? Answer: Selecting the right fly line is one of the most important decisions an angler can make when gearing up for a day of dry fly fishing. The line serves as the...