How to pick the right fly fishing line

Picking the right fly fishing line is a skill in itself, just as picking the right fly fishing rod, picking the right fly fishing reel and picking the right fly for fly fishing all are. All these topics have been covered on this blog in the last few days.
Fly fishing line seems to remember its shape. People that have experience with fly fishing usually refer to this as “memory”. If your fly fishing rod has been in storage for a while; expect that you will have to break the line in a little before using it. The temperature the fly fishing line was stored in can also have a big effect on it. If it was stored in a garage in Alaska it will not unfold as good as if it was stored in a garage in Florida

Soft fly fishing line; saltwater or freshwater

Fly fishing line manufacturers make different lines that are built specifically for cold or warm weather as well as different fly fishing lines made for saltwater and freshwater. Soft fly fishing line will reduce memory but it will not eliminate it. Softer line will not work well if used in Florida. Harder line will not work well if used in Alaska. The only thing is: while trying to pick the right fly fishing line, the package will not say what type of weather it is fit for

How to get rid of 'memory' in your fly fishing line

You will want your fly fishing line straightened out after not being used for a long time. This is very easy and safe to do with your hands. Start by pulling out a few feet or so. Next, you’re going to grab both sides with your hands and manually stretch it out. Take out a few more feet and repeat. Simple.

This is a very quick breakdown of a full article written by the TheOnlineFisherman.com's Publisher, Gary Poyssick. Gary is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of Americ.

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