fly lines

[poacher76]

if u have a fly rod rated 7/8 whats the best size of line to use sorry if i sound thick but iam

[fisherman]

Hi poacher, my own choice would be a weight forward floating #8 (WFF8) and an intermediate or sinking #7.

Hope I am right in my assumptions

Dave

[peterthefisherman]

My choice would be an 8 w/f floating for resevoirs or a 7 d/t for dry fly on a river (assuming you will be in the water sneaking up on fish at relatively short range)

I would use a w/f 8 for deeper work using a sink tip line. I dont fish anywhere deep enough to use a hi/d sinker.

These are only my opinions and I do not claim to be an expert

Good luck

Peter

[Guest franticfisherman2]

I would only use WF 8's on this rod for both sinking and floating lines. When a rod has 2 rating numbers, I understand that the highest is for WF lines and the lowest for double tapers. this is because if you are a good caster you can aerialise more of a double taper so you can use a lighter one. Double tapers do not have many applications nowadays especially on still waters although they are OK for shortlining from a boat. hope this helps.

[MJB]

The line rating for floaters and sinkers, weight forward and double taper lines is the same. It is based on the weight of the first 30ft of the line. When a rod has a daul rating the lower line weight will suit those who prefer a faster casting stroke and the higher line rating will have the effect of slowing the rod down.