Fly Line Summary

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 suggests, 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.