Fly Line Profiles

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Fly Line Profiles Firstly, lets look at the illustartion above showing the different profiles of fly fishing line available today. Starting from top to bottom you will notice the 'Level' fly line. This fly fishing line has no 'Taper' or 'Belly' and is used for delicate presentation of the trout fly at short range such as small streams & brooks however it's seldom used in fly fishing today. Next is the 'Double Taper' fly line, this is perfect for delicate presentation at short to medium range and can be reversed if one end is damaged. Next we can see the most commonly used fly line, the 'Weight Forward', a fly fishing line that is designed for medium to long-range casting as all the weight is at the forward end of the fly line allowing the long running line behind the head (or belly) to shoot through the rod rings. Next we have the 'Pike Taper' & 'Saltwater Taper' fly fishing line. These have a heavy weight forward head so it can easily cast big pike or saltwater fishing flies. Next we have the 'Wind Taper' This has weight forward compound taper making casting small trout flies easier in windy conditions. Next, the 'Shooting Head' fly line is a short length of fly line where the running line behind the head or belly is replaced by braided monofilament, this results in less friction when the line travels through the rod rings. This is the line required if you are casting a very long distance and is fast becomoing a very popular line.

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