| If you need new fly fishing line, or want to make | | | | that you don't catch as many fish as you'd hoped. |
| sure that you've got the right line no matter what | | | | 6. The colour of your fishing line is important. You |
| you're fishing for, then here's what you need to | | | | don want the line to be visible to the fish. When |
| think about. | | | | fishing in clear water, you'll need a clearline, but |
| 1. You'll want to establish what sort of fish you'll | | | | you'll want some coloured lines for when you're |
| be catching with your new line. Will you be sea | | | | fishing in murky waters, and a clear line would |
| fishing? Will you be catching salmon or trout? Will | | | | stand out. |
| you be fishing abroad, and be catching different | | | | 7. If you're confused by all the different sorts of |
| fish to what you're used to here? | | | | lines, then why not see what lines other anglers |
| 2. Knowing where you'll be fishing can help too. If | | | | use where you fish? They'll have their reasons, |
| you regularly fish the same spots, you'll know | | | | and their favourites, and be able to give you |
| what sort of fish are to be found there, and how | | | | advice on what will work for you. |
| big they are. This will help you to determine what | | | | 8. The length of your line is something to think |
| size and strength of fishing line you'll need. | | | | about too. If your line is too long, then you'll be |
| 3. How often you fish will also help you determine | | | | carrying extra unnecessary weight. If your line is |
| what line will be best for you. If you're only going | | | | too short, you might struggle to catch anything. |
| to be fishing a few times a year using this line, | | | | 9. There are many brands of fishing lines to |
| then you're not going to get the same use out of | | | | choose from, and you might have your |
| it as if you were going to use it on your main rod, | | | | favourites, or want to try something different |
| which you use every weekend. | | | | this time. It's much better to choose the right line, |
| 4. Monofilament is probably the most common | | | | rather than worrying about which brand to |
| sort of line and is suitable for most environments. | | | | choose. |
| You might want a stronger line, such as an extra | | | | 10. No matter what sort of fishing line you buy, |
| taut one if you're going to be standing in a river in | | | | you'll want value for money. There's no point in |
| your waders, and will be facing rough | | | | buying a cheap line that you'll never use, or |
| environments with rocks and other obstacles. | | | | compromising by choosing a lesser line in order to |
| 5. It's important that your chosen fishing line is | | | | save a little bit of money. |
| easy to knot, and that you can do it at home, | | | | Now you know what to look for, and what's |
| and with cold hands on the river bank. If your | | | | important, you'll be able to choose the right fishing |
| knots slip, or are hard to tie, then it can mean | | | | line. |