Sinking Fly Lines
Sinking fly lines are designed for deep-waters or fast-current rivers where getting the fly down quickly is essential. They come in various sink rates (sink types), which are labeled as Slow Sink, Medium Sink, and Fast Sink, or by numbers from Sink 1 to Sink 7 – the higher the number, the faster the line sinks.
Features and applications:
- Available in multiple sink rates
- Ideal for fishing in lakes, deep rivers, and reservoirs
- Perfect for streamers and weighted flies or large nymphs
- Maintains line control and feel at greater depths
Fly Line Profiles:
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DT – Double Taper
As the name suggests, the line tapers evenly from both ends with the weight concentrated in the middle. This type is ideal for shorter casts and delicate presentations of artificial flies. Both ends of the fly line can be used.
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WF – Weight Forward
The weight is concentrated toward the front of the line, giving it a club-like shape that focuses kinetic energy to carry the rest of the line forward. The front part of the line is used for casting, while the rear section remains toward the reel.
Fly Line Sink Rates:
- F – Floating: Fly lines that float on the surface.
- S – Sinking: Lines that sink beneath the surface.
- I – Intermediate: Lines with neutral buoyancy, slowly sinking.
- F/S – Floating/Sinking: Floating lines with a sinking tip.
