Skip to main content

Leader Straightening: Products and Tips

There are several products available for leader straightening. Most fly shops carry at least

Lance Egan

New Product: Airflo's Skagit Intermediate Compact

Airflo is introducing a new product to their line-up of Skagit heads, the Skagit Intermediate

John Larison

Breaking Strength Truths

Some manufacturers actually went back and reformulated their products after the article

Ross Purnell, Editor

Stretch That Fly Line Mon

Today we covering different ways to stretch your line when preparing for a day in the salt.

Bruce Chard

Fly Line WT Grain Chart

Here is a fly line wt chart that shows you the average grains of weight in the first 30 ft

Bruce Chard

Fly Line Head Break Down

  The head of a fly line consists of the front taper, belly, and rear taper combined. 

Bruce Chard

What is Fly Line Running Line?

Running line is the section of line after the rear taper and extends all the way to the end of

Bruce Chard

Fly Lines - Belly Break Down

The Belly is where most of the weight is stored on fly lines and is the section between the

Bruce Chard

Fly Lines - The Rear Taper

The rear taper is the section of fly lines that tapers down the belly to the running line. 

Bruce Chard

Fly Line Grooving Fixing Means Reel Savings

The most commonly replaced piece of expensive fly tackle is the fly line. A decent fly line can

Lance Egan

Fly Line - Front Taper Break Down

Front tapers help disperse energy to the leader and fly from the belly. If the front taper is

Bruce Chard

Advertisement
Fly Fisherman Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Get the Fly Fisherman App apple store google play store

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Get the top Fly Fisherman stories delivered right to your inbox.

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now

Never Miss a Thing.

Get the Newsletter

Get the top Fly Fisherman stories delivered right to your inbox.

By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use