| The single most important thing to consider is that | | | | Not a very good choice for windy conditions or long |
| the fly line must match the weight on the rod it is to | | | | distance casting but an excellent choice for roll |
| be used on. Due to the many manufactures and wide | | | | casting. A double taper line can be reversed, making |
| range of fishing conditions there is an almost endless | | | | this an economical choice as you can use both ends. |
| selection of tapers and variations. Fly lines basically | | | | Shooting Tapers - These lines while they are great |
| come in level, double, weight forward and shooting | | | | for making very long casts, lack the delicacy needed |
| tapers. I am sure everyone has their opinion on this | | | | for general all-around fly fishing. The line, due to the |
| matter, as to what is the best overall line. You will | | | | weight in the front of the line, can spook the fish |
| have to decide which taper is best suitable for your | | | | when it hits the water. This line is harder to control |
| fishing conditions. Fly lines come in ether a floating or | | | | for a beginner. Also since the back end of the fly line |
| sinking or a combination of the two. | | | | is thinner than standard fly line, it has a wicked |
| Weight Forward -This is by far the most popular line | | | | tendency to coil and get knotted up. For beginner |
| and used by most people that I go fishing with. As | | | | anglers, a shooting taper fly line is not recommended. |
| the name suggest the weight is in the forward | | | | A shooting taper fly line works well to make very |
| section of the line. The weight of the line is usually | | | | long distance casts and fish in windy conditions. |
| measured in the first 30 feet. Generally this line will | | | | Level Taper - A level taper fly line has absolutely no |
| permit longer casting distances. This taper is an | | | | taper and is of uniform weight and width for its total |
| excellent choice for windy conditions or long distance | | | | length. While theses lines float extremely well they |
| casting. If you are fishing in tight casting situations be | | | | are the most difficult to cast and handle. Beginner |
| aware that this line is hard to roll cast. | | | | anglers should stay away for this taper of line. |
| Double Taper - These lines have a 6 foot to 10 foot | | | | The best overall fly line for a beginner would be the |
| tapered section at each end of the fly line and have | | | | weight forward, as you gain experience you can try |
| a long level section in the middle of the line. This line | | | | the different tapers and see what feels best to you. |
| will give you a more delicate presentation of your fly. | | | | |