Fly Lines
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Fly lines . . . the "grease" of fly fishingFly lines have come a long way over the years. In the earliest days of fly fishing, lines were a challenge to use. They were a "nightmare" to fish, needing constant attention and even at their best they performed poorly. The modern fly line is a marvel of technological accomplishment. There is a line to meet every need. Specialization is the order of the day. There are lines that float way up high on the water's surface (if you want them to) . . . and there are lines that sink to the bottom of the deepest lake (when you need them to) . . . and lines that float & sink at the same time; lines for specific species of fish . . . for the places we fish . . . for various water temperatures . . . for shallow freshwater creeks and deep saltwater oceans. And, there are lines for everywhere in between. Variety: the spice of lines . . . If you go to a well-stocked fly fishing shop, or review the multiple pages of fly lines available in fly fishing specialty catalogs, you know there are an abundance of lines to select from. Even the grizzled old expert is often confounded by the choices, particularly if he hasn't been keeping up with all the new lines we get each season. The Cortland Line Company alone says it offers " . . . 450 different fly lines"! The beginning flyfisherman or woman is often overburdened with the fly line selection process. Without fundamental knowledge or experience, they are sorely disadvantaged in a marketplace jammed with product. But, don't despair! It isn't all that difficult once you learn the basics. And just like everything else in fly fishing, gaining this knowledge and putting it to use all revolves around the same old question: "What are you going to be fishing for?" Let's get started by reviewing the history of
the fly line:
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