Equipment - Fly Line
Once you have chosen your type of fishing and decided on the weight of Fly Line that you will use, it's time to think about the taper and density.
When you first look at all the lines on offer it may seem a bit complicated but dont worry all will be revealed.
Unlike any other form of fishing, you are not casting a bait or a lead. The Fly Line is the weight that makes the rod load on casting.
All Fly Lines are measured by weight on the first 30ft of line (excluding the final short tip section) no matter what taper or density. The line is made up of a core that determines its tensile strength and stretch and a coating that determines its weight and density.
In simple terms, think of a Floating Line that is full of special bubbles to make it float. Sinking lines have different densities of additives inside the coating to control the sink rate.
The taper determines how the energy is transmitted during casting. Double Taper lines are the same from the middle to each end of the Fly Line hence double taper. Weight Forward lines are designed to have a taper, a main section, a running line and are made and called according to the various tapers employed.
There are lots of good quality Fly Lines available and well worth the investment.
A recent development has been multi tip Fly Lines allowing the angler to change the taper and density of a floating Fly Line tip section.
The arrival of Spey Casting Fly Lines has revolutionised Salmon Casting and made it a lot easier for the angler to get more distance.
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