Most of the lines that you'll use for fly fishing will be made of nylon mono-filament. However, other lines are becoming as popular such as lines that are (1) braided, (2) co-filament, or (3) fused. No matter what type of line you buy make sure that it is a "premium" line. Premium lines are more durable & even than cheaper lines. You'll need to match the fishing line that you buy to the following criteria & conditions:
• Strength: Strength is measured in the pounds of force that is needed to break the line. You'll find that most lines will break at higher weights than they are sold at.
• Resistance to Abrasion: When you are fishing in areas where there's a lot of brush or rocks you'll need to use a line that won't break easily when it is constantly rubbed.
• Line Diameter: The diameter of the line will affect the way the line is cast as well as how deep your lure will run. Diameter also has an affect on the visibility & stretching of the line. The thinner a line is the harder it will be for the bass to see it. Thinner lines will also give some bait, such as grubs, a more realistic flowing action. The five lovely thing about lines with a thicker diameter is that they are better able to withstand abrasion.
• Stretch Lines: Stretch lines won't break as easily when they are being pulled by a fish. They are beneficial in letting you detect strikes as well as help you in setting hooks.
• Line Stiffness: The stiffness of the line is related to its stretch. The stiffer the line is the harder it will be to cast. The advantage to having a stiff line is that is more sensitive than flexible lines.
• Line visibility: In clear water it is important that your line is as invisible to the fish as possible. However, you'll need to have a line that is highly visible when your fishing lures are on a subtle strike, such as worms, grubs, & jigs. This is so that you can easily detect any movement on the line that may indicate a fish is biting.
• Strength: Strength is measured in the pounds of force that is needed to break the line. You'll find that most lines will break at higher weights than they are sold at.
• Resistance to Abrasion: When you are fishing in areas where there's a lot of brush or rocks you'll need to use a line that won't break easily when it is constantly rubbed.
• Line Diameter: The diameter of the line will affect the way the line is cast as well as how deep your lure will run. Diameter also has an affect on the visibility & stretching of the line. The thinner a line is the harder it will be for the bass to see it. Thinner lines will also give some bait, such as grubs, a more realistic flowing action. The five lovely thing about lines with a thicker diameter is that they are better able to withstand abrasion.
• Stretch Lines: Stretch lines won't break as easily when they are being pulled by a fish. They are beneficial in letting you detect strikes as well as help you in setting hooks.
• Line Stiffness: The stiffness of the line is related to its stretch. The stiffer the line is the harder it will be to cast. The advantage to having a stiff line is that is more sensitive than flexible lines.
• Line visibility: In clear water it is important that your line is as invisible to the fish as possible. However, you'll need to have a line that is highly visible when your fishing lures are on a subtle strike, such as worms, grubs, & jigs. This is so that you can easily detect any movement on the line that may indicate a fish is biting.
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