[dropcap]D[/dropcap]avid Olson is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Professional Casting Instructor, Designated UMPQUA Commercial Fly Tyer and tournament level fly casting champion. He’s also the Managing Partner of the Fly Shop of Miami. Here’s what he had to say about choosing a fly line:
“Every so often, someone comes into the store and says: “’I need a fly line.’“ As if that statement alone is a qualifier and enough information for me to go on. And as soon as I ask for any details, I get a blank stare – they’re clueless. No idea as to size or any of the other extremely important variables.” David added the following in writing:
Understanding The Process
Choosing a fly line today is far more complicated than it was just a dozen or so years ago, and the same can be said for choosing a fly rod – neither should be taken lightly. Here’s three basic bits of information you’ll need to provide the fly shop salesperson in order for him or her to help you with selecting the right fly line/s:
1. Which rod/s will the line/s be going on?
2. What situations will you be fishing?
3. And here’s a tough one for all men with a full tank of testosterone. How good a caster are you?
Answer the first two clearly, and the third honestly, and you’ll be on your way with the right fly line/s.
You can read more of Olson’s fly line Tips & Tactics here . . .
RIO
Zach Dalton of RIO Products is a good friend who also knows a ton about fly lines, and the RIO team put together a useful Vimeo about choosing a tarpon fly lie. What makes this Vimeo more interesting is that it was filmed in Belize. In the Vimeo, Zach describes the RIO tarpon fly line options and breaks down the advantages of each one, enabling you to choose the perfect tarpon line for your next trip. ENJOY!
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5050 S. Yellowstone Hwy
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 USA
Phone: 208-524-7760
800-553-0838 (Customer Service)
Fax: 208-524-7763
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