The line is the primary distinction between conventional fishing gear and fly-fishing gear. The fly line has a sturdy braided core and is made of thick plastic. Fly lines are used to give the fisherman more weight when casting. A chunk of lead or other weight is attached to the end of the line in other forms of fishing to provide the necessary casting weight. Fly fishing utilizes a thick plastic line because there is no weight at the end of the line and a casting weight is still necessary.
There's a wide variety of line weights for fly fishing. Increasing the number next to a weight indicates that it is heavier. The AFTM rating system was created by the AFTM (Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers).
In order to cast a fly, the rod must bend under the strain of the line being cast. You can think of this as "loading the rod" in fishing terms. Therefore, it is crucial to bend the rod just enough without overstretching it. It's imperative to match the line weight to the rod weight in order to achieve this.
Doing so is simple, as all contemporary fly rods feature obvious indicators of the weight line necessary for maximizing the rod's potential. Make sure the line you purchase is compatible with the AFTM rating of your rod.
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