| For folks just getting into the relaxing and | | | | need it to. |
| enjoyable sport of fly fishing, assembling | | | | |
| the proper gear can be one of the first | | | | Line Weight |
| exciting challenges to deal with. Depending | | | | |
| on the type and size of fish you are going | | | | Once you've figured out the above, you can |
| after and the waters you will be fishing, you | | | | then move on to one of the easier parts of |
| will have to first select from many options | | | | the process - choosing the correct line |
| for the various parts of your "kit". One of | | | | weight. Line weights are standardized |
| the core elements of your fly fishing setup | | | | throughout the fly fishing equipment |
| will be your line though, so it is a good | | | | industry, so once you've figured out which |
| place to start. Let's take a look at your | | | | weight - often abbreviated "wt" - works in |
| different line options and learn to match | | | | certain situations, you can be confident that |
| them with your needs. | | | | the results will be nearly the same across |
| | | | all the major brands. |
| Sinkers Or Floaters? | | | | |
| | | | If you're into pan fishing and you're going |
| If you're just starting out, it's best to go | | | | after smaller fish in small, easy waters such |
| with a full floating line. This type is | | | | as narrow brooks or streams, starting with |
| commonly used for fishing the smaller sized | | | | the lighter weights is a good way to go. |
| still waters and river trout fishing. You can | | | | We're talking here about lines less than |
| save the sinking lines until your skill level | | | | four-weight. As you move on to larger and |
| is at a point where you're willing to try | | | | darker waters though and start chasing after |
| larger bodies of water. With a sinking line, | | | | a larger catch your line weight should |
| you'll be able to fish a variety of depths. | | | | increase too. For example, the five to seven |
| Also, because they are thinner than floating | | | | weight lines might be to your liking if |
| lines, sinkers are also good if you have to | | | | you're after bass or larger trout and you'll |
| fish in very windy conditions, as they cut | | | | want to go even higher once you start chasing |
| through the air quite well. | | | | down lunkers like muskie. |
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| Match The Climate | | | | As you can see, choosing the right line |
| | | | depends on many factors. If you see yourself |
| You'll also have to base your decision on the | | | | facing a variety of different waters and fish |
| overall climate of the region and waters | | | | on your next fly fishing adventure, it would |
| you'll be fishing. This is because you can | | | | probably be best to bring an assortment of |
| also choose between cold weather and warm | | | | lines along. Along with the information here, |
| weather options for your lines. Make certain, | | | | you should be able to find an initial match |
| especially if you are fishing in extreme | | | | to use and then further refine your choices |
| climates, to choose the correct one or you'll | | | | as you gain more experience. |
| find the line does not respond the way you'll | | | | |