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Fly Fishing Trip
If you want to have
a successful fishing trip, it certainly helps to have
the right fishing equipment. When it comes to fly fishing,
your line is an extremely important part of your tackle.
Having the right fly line is critical to casting your
line accurately.
A good tip is to buy colored line since
it will simply be much easier to see when your line
is in the water. Although some anglers are concerned
that a colored line will be noticed by the fish, this
is really not the case. The fish are only going to see
your leader and the fly. So, you don't have to worry
about the color of the fly line as far as the fish are
concerned and you'll be able to see your line better.
You also need to decide if you want
to use a floating line or a sinking line. The advantages
of floating lines are:
-Allows you to use dry flies which stay
on top of the water
-Casting is easier
-Generally more versatile
Sinking lines are better for deep water
fishing, but are harder to recast once the line is in
the water.
The shape of the line is also another
consideration when choosing your fly fishing line. Fishing
conditions will generally be the deciding factor.
Double taper lines are a certain diameter
on each end but are wider in the center. They are the
simplest to use if you are roll casting.
Another shape is called weight forward.
As the name implies, these lines have more weight at
the lead part of the line. But, they can be more difficult
to cast. However, their main advantage is that they
are easier to use if you will be fishing in windy conditions.
Another tip when buying your fly fishing
line is to use the rod maker's recommendations. Any
given rod is most compatible with a certain weight of
fishing line. Now, you can use any weight you want,
but it is at your own risk. Generally speaking, you
are better off going with what the rod manufacturer
has designed the rod for.
Following are some good guidelines for
determining the proper weight of fly fishing line for
various fishing scenarios:
-Use a 3 to 5 weight line for small
streams for small trout or panfish.
-Use a 5 to 7 weight line for fishing medium rivers
for trout, bass and most panfish.
-Use a 7 to 9 weight fly line when fishing for big trout,
salmon and bass in big rivers and light salt water.
-Use 12 weight line when going for the really big ones.
You should also consider buying fly
line backing. There are two reasons for this. The first
is it will fill up your fly reel before you get to the
actual fly line. This way it won't take so long to reel
in your line.
And, secondly, it will allow the fish
to run out farther than the line itself. It's not a
big deal for fishing for small trout in streams, but
you might want it if you're going after much bigger
fish like tarpon.
And remember, once you've purchased
your fishing line, it's very important to take good
care of it. It is especially critical to keep your line
clean. Fly lines will pick up dirt and film from the
water - so be sure to clean them before putting them
away.
Use these tips on choosing the right
fly fishing line and you will have many fun and successful
days on your favorite lakes and streams going after
your favorite fish.
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