Lines & Leaders Flashcards

Question

What are specs of my Royal Wulff Classic Taper

Answer 1

90' - line length 40' - head Wulff does not give out size of front & rear taper Front taper looks to be about 35', WAY longer than rear Rear taper looks very very short like maybe 5' No belly taper on this line, taper is very long triangle to skinny pt. 50' - running line 185 gr weight at 30' 255 gr. weight at 40'

Answer 2

7.5' - tight spaces, close quarters, colored water (smaller diameter better) 3' leader - salt water, line needs to be under water, fish not spooky (thicker diameter). Longer leader for spooky fish, shorter leader for non-spooky fish.

Answer 3

The running line is the part of your fly line that connects to the backing on your reel. It allows line to smooth pass through guides reducing friction to get longer casts. Generally, you’ll find that it’s about half of your fly line. Most fly lines are around 90′ long, so 40 to 45 feet of your line will be the running line.

Answer 4

The back or rear taper is the connecting point between the running line and the belly. It transfers the energy from one section to the other. If you have a shorter back taper, then you’ll notice that shooting line out is an easier and more smooth process. These are a great option if you’re throwing streamers and need to cover a decent amount of water. If you have a longer back taper, then you’ll have far more control. A longer back taper makes for a great dry fly line. The longer the back taper, the smoother the cast and more control you have. Again, if you’re making shorter casts, you may never get to the back taper, but when fishing larger bodies of water, you’ll regularly handle it.

Answer 5

The belly section is the heaviest and widest part of the line. (Royal Wulff Triangle Taper has no belly) The size of this is the determining factor of how much power and energy the line creates. Even if you are casting an extremely light fly, the belly of the line makes it possible to make longer casts. If you have a long belly, then the rod is going to load a bit slower, so you’ll have to deal with a bit more line on your false casts. However, you do have more control as a result. Throwing nymphs and dries with this line is your best bet. If you have a shorter belly, then it’s likely heavier and you are able to shoot out quite a bit of line on your forward cast. A short belly is good to use if you need to cover quite a bit of water. You can throw all types of flies with a shorter bellied line.

Answer 6

The front taper is where fly lines are the most different. The point of the front taper is to help transition all of the energy and power that was formed in the back cast to “escape.” Then, you’re able to lay down your fly exactly where you would like. A longer front taper gives the energy more of a chance to escape, so you’re able to lay down your flies with a more delicate presentation. The longer tapered section is best for dry flies and nymphs. If your front taper is shorter, then you have more power. You can make casts in inclement weather and still hit the parts of the water you want. This shorter taper is better for heavier flies because they will not hit the water as delicately as you may like.

Answer 7

The tip section of your fly line is there to harness that final bit of energy that needs to escape. Depending on how you’re fishing, you may want a long and thin tip or a short and thick tip. A long and thin tip leads to more delicacy and better control. You can let the line unfurl and lay down gently on the water. A short and thick tip gives you the power to make long casts and turn large flies.

Answer 8

Weight forward fly lines are fairly standard in the world of fly fishing. 1. The front taper builds momentum while longer running lines shoots smoother for distance. Weight forward lines have more weight and thickness added to the first 10 or so yards of the line. 2. Best for longer casts, heavier flies These lines are great for making LONGER casts. The weight is all towards the front, so you have the necessary POWER to make your casts. You can also TURN OVER LARGER flies with a weight forward fly line. DOWNSIDE: because so much weight forward, its harder to manipulate line at a distance, like water or reach mending, so line management becomes more difficult the further out it goes.

Answer 9

Double taper fly lines are great if: 1. You need a more delicate approach; 2. You want ability to control and manipulate your line on water at further distances. Disadvantages: 1. Not as easy to cast as WF for distance. 2. They aren’t as good in windy weather conditions. The first five yards of the line gradually get wider. The middle 60 or so feet are all the same weight and width. The final five yards gradually gets thinner. You are giving up distance over WF for control and delicacy of presentation. The shape of the taper is symmetrical in that the transition at the back and front occurs over the same amount of distance. (If you cut line in half, both sides will mirror each other) You have more control and feel with a double taper fly line.

Answer 10

If you’re finesse fishing, you’re going to want to use a double taper fly line or at the very least a “finesse” version of a weight forward line. Although you will give up distance over WF, you get better line management and more delicate presentations. Either is perfect to help you fish with dry flies. You can make whatever casts you deem necessary and it can handle it. You will notice that DT won’t stand up to the wind as well as a weight forward line would, but you can still make most of the casts you would want. Most importantly, you can control exactly how the fly lays down on the water.

Answer 11

For nymphs, you also want to use a double taper fly line. Nymphs are generally smaller and need to be cast in the proper area. You’re likely wanting to pick an exact spot and create as little of a splash as possible. A double taper fly line will help you accomplish this.

Answer 12

Streamer fishing is best done with a weight forward fly line but also ST to get deep and fast far casts. You have a shorter head and more weight up front. Your rod will load easily even if with a small amount of line out so you can launch your fly wherever you would want. A short rear taper will also help with quick powerful casts. Plus, a weight forward line allows you to turn over flies in the wind.

Answer 13

WF or; Long progressive taper like Wulf Classic where heavier line always turning over lighter line.

Answer 14

You allow more energy to dissipate along its longer length give you more feel, control, and delicate presentation.

Answer 15

You TRANSFER more energy from rod to the fly. You get MORE POWER to turn over HEAVIER flies and can SHOOT FURTHER faster.

Answer 16

Tippet is a type of fly fishing line that is consistently the same weight, poundage, and diameter throughout the entire line with the purpose of being used in snippets.

Answer 17

To preserve length of leaders which save re-rigging times and saves money.

Answer 18

Monofilament Flourocarbon

Answer 19

- More stretch than flouro - floats on water better (Slower sink rate) - cheaper than flouro

Answer 20

1. Fluorocarbon has less stretch, resulting in more sensitivity and stronger hooksets. 2. It also sinks faster in the water column 3. Its more durable and abrasion resistant due to its hardness and the materials it is made of. 4. It’s also near invisible to the fish. However, fluorocarbon is more susceptible to your knots breaking than monofilament and requires proper lubrication when you cinch your knots down. More expensive than Mono.

Answer 21

Take the size of the fly and divide by 3. Example: Size 16 Parachute Adams, divide that fly size by 3. In this example our fly is size (16, divided by 3 gives you 5.3333) That would work out to be approximately a 5X tippet.

Answer 22

1. Butt section; 2. Middle sections (usually tapered) 3. Tippet section (last section of leader) Can attach fly here or add more tippet as Tippet Section gets smaller from retying.

Answer 23

They are mostly used by anglers targeting steelhead, salmon, certain saltwater species, or those fishing with two-handed rods, shooting head system is a great way to cast far or fish deep. Heads range from floating to extremely fast sinking and are typically used one or two sizes heavier than the rod's rating. A heavy, short head design helps - load the rod fast and; - allows for quick, powerful casts with very minimal friction from the thin diameter running line as it zips through the guides. A thin-diameter running line offers low resistance in the water which allows a fast-sinking head to get down in a hurry. This makes a shooting head an efficient means of fishing deep—including extremely deep. To put it in perspective, you can buy shooting head line that sinks at over 10 inches-per-second! https://www.demystifly.com/post/2019/12/22/what-is-a-shooting-head-line-the-ultra-simple-version

Answer 24

7WT, Floating S.A. Mastery Expert Distance Freshwater Line. (Needed ORANGE line color and this is one of few options) 120' length 87.4' head Running Line - 32.6' Rear taper - ? Belly - ? Front taper - 15' 185g at 30' Extra long head & rear taper allows: - Smooth long distance casting; - Exc. long-distance line control - Excellent in wind - Allows easier mending on water Compound head design ensures strong turnover at distance.

Answer 25

WF, 7wt, F, 95 length 58' head Rear taper - 28' Belly - 18' Front taper - 12' 185g at 30' Running Line - 37' Consistent layout/roll-out performance; 58' Head provides: powerful roll-out, great accuracy, excellent mend-ability outstanding long distance characteristics.