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