Choosing the right line for your two-handed fly rod is not always the easiest task. In order to choose the right line, you must know how you want the line to act, what size and depth of water you intend to fish and, of course, what rod the line should be used for. Two-handed fly lines can be divided into three categories, you have the most common Skagit and Scandi, and then the slightly more traditional spey lines.
A little bit about the different types of linen:
Skagit lines are characterized by short head s with an aggressive front taper. The short head and its taper allow these types of lines to easily flip over larger flies and heavier sinkers. The short head also means that you don't have to form an equally large D-loop to load the rod, and thus a good choice when you need to cast in tight spaces. To choose the right line weight for your rod, go by head 's weight excluding the tip.
Scandilinor is a more graceful line with longer head . With a scandiline you cast tight loops, make advanced casting combinations and long casts. If the flies s become too heavy, however, the line may have difficulty turning over all the way. The lines come in floating, sinking and mixed density.
The slightly less common speylines have a long head , longer than a scandiline. These lines usually require more from the thrower for a successful result.
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