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