fly line sizes?

[pinky]

could someone please explain what breaking strain in lb`s the fly line is ie what is a #8 fly line in lb.what strenghth leader could you use.

cheers

[OP-JB]

The breaking strain of a fly line is about 22lb.

[pinky]

thanks op-jb do you meenall fly line breaks at 22lb and the size relates to casting weight? :confused:

[Colin Brett]

Leader strength depends on your intended species and fly size. EG Reservoir trout feeding on fry 8-12lb hook sizes 10 - 2.

Reservoir trout on buzzers 4 - 7lb hook sizes 14 - 10 or smaller.

Not an exacting science on my part but experience tells me [i hope]

Different types of line also have a bearing. Double strength monos use the same dia. as the normal mono eg 6lb normal 10-12lb d/s.

 

Hope this helps

Colin

[pinky]

cheers colin,me rods on the way and today i bought a reel,fly line and backing.just got to figure out how to tie the line to the backing!(so it will go through the eyes)

[Colin Brett]

A Needle knot is required for this or you could form a loop and just use a grinner or tucked half blood knot. I am sure you could find an explanation of the needle knot on the www.

 

Tight lines

 

Colin

[pinky]

needle knot!? cheers collin i will start looking :confused: