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The fly line is often the least considered component when putting together a fly fishing outfit. But with growing experience the importance of choosing the correct fly line becomes more apparent. The fly line is the direct connection between you and the fish. It can influence how far you can cast, how well your fly presents, and how you feel the take of the fly. We carry Rio and Airflo brands in every size and for every application. 

Choosing The Right Fly Line

When choosing a fly line, the most important factor is to match your line weight to your rod weight. If you have a 5-weight rod, use a 5-weight line, and also consider the type of fishing you plan to do, selecting a floating line for surface fishing, a sink-tip line for deeper presentations, or a full-sink line for very deep water, while also taking into account the specific environment and conditions you'll be fishing in.

Things consider when selecting a line:

Rod weight compatibility:
Always match the line weight to your fly rod weight.
Fishing Methods
  • Floating line: For surface fishing with dry flies
  • Sink-tip line: For fishing slightly below the surface, good for streamers or nymphing
  • Full-sink line: For deep water fishing with streamers, especially in lakes
Line profile:
Weight-forward (WF): Most common, with most of the weight concentrated towards the front of the line for easy casting. 
Double taper: A double taper line offers a taper that is balanced equally through out the length of the line. The taper is fine for ease in roll casting and dry fly fishing. 
Water type:
Freshwater: Different lines for trout, bass, etc
Saltwater: Specialized lines for saltwater species like bonefish

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Green fly line coil with dark gray underlayers
StreamerTip fly line in retail box with fish photo

Rio Premier StreamerTip Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$99.99 - $99.99
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The ultimate range of sink tip lines for throwing streamers, with ultra-slick performance A series of lines with short, 10 ft sinking tips, speci...

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Coiled fly line in gray with cream, orange, and light blue stripes
Bonefish fly line box, dark green packaging with fish photo and gold label

Rio Elite Bonefish Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99

The very best bonefish line on the market with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance RIO’s Elite Bonefish line has a long head and back taper to s...

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Indicator fly line coil, red inner with white and gray outer strands
Indicator fly line box, black packaging with Elite logo

Rio Elite Indicator Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99

Designed to turnover a wide range of indicators and fly sizes for long casts, efficient mends, and big dead drifts. The Indicator line is designe...

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Fly line coil with olive and tan loops
Rio Elite Permit fly line package, Direct Core slick cast coating

Rio Elite Permit Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99

The very best permit line on the market with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance RIO’s Elite Permit line features an easy casting taper that loa...

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Coiled fly line in olive and sand with orange stripe
Tarpon fly line box packaging, green with Elite label and Direct Core text

Rio Elite Tarpon Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99

The very best tarpon line on the market with low stretch, ultra-slick performance RIO’s Elite Tarpon lines feature short, powerful front tapers t...

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Fly line package box for Rio Elite Flats Pro, teal and blue branding
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Rio Elite Flats Pro Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99

The very best flats line on the market— perfect for bones, perms and poons with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance. Conquer the flats with RIO...

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Spool of multicolor fly line coil with white center and blue and green stripes
Glacial Gold fly line retail box, green Premier packaging with gold accents

Rio Premier Glacial Gold Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$99.99 - $99.99
$99.99
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THE ULTIMATE DEEP WINTER TROUT LINE with PolarFlex technology that keeps line soft, pliable, and functional in the coldest extremes of trout fishi...

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Yellow and tan fly line coil with tapered casting section
Rio Premier Dog Days Gold fly line box with green and yellow Premier branding

Rio Premier Dog Days Gold Fly Line

RIO PRODUCTS
$99.99 - $99.99
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The ultimate, all around family of light line weights designed to perform well in hot conditions, with ultra-slick performance. The Dog Days Gold ...

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Coiled fly fishing line with olive-brown running line and gray section, loop end
Fly fishing line in box with olive-brown and gray coil, tapered floating line
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Airflo Superflo Universal Taper Ridge 2.0 Fly Line

AIRFLO
$129.99
$129.99 - $129.99
$129.99
$84.99
$84.99 - $84.99
$84.99

SALE ITEMS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING - $10 SHIPPING APPLIES   The Superflo Universal taper has quickly become the go to all-rounder fly li...

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Taper fly line on spool, bamboo and watery olive, in retail packaging
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Airflo Superflo Tactical Taper Fly Line

AIRFLO
$99.99
$64.99 - $99.99
$99.99
$64.99
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  SALE ITEMS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING - $10 SHIPPING APPLIES Some fish are afraid of their own shadow. Others have seen every fly known t...

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Camo clear delta taper fly line coil with green and dark bands
Airflo Delta Taper camo clear fly line in retail box with coiled line
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Airflo Stillwater Delta Taper Line

AIRFLO
$89.99
$89.99 - $89.99
$89.99
$59.99
$59.99 - $59.99
$59.99

  SALE ITEMS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING - $10 SHIPPING APPLIES The Delta Taper Camo Clear utilizes clear Polyurethane over an ultra supp...

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Fly fishing fly line coil with tapered section, ivory and yellow-green.

Royal Wulff Triangle Taper Classic Fly Line

Royal Wulff Products
$99.95 - $99.95
$99.95
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$99.95

The Triangle Taper Classic taper was designed by Lee Wulff.  It features a continuous front taper in the head of the line. This provides an efficie...

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Green coiled cord with a loose end

Royal Wullf Triangle Taper Short

Royal Wulff Products
$79.95 - $79.95
$79.95
$79.95 - $79.95
$79.95

The TT Short is an extremely versatile taper. The short head loads rods quickly, while handling close quarters, weighted and wind resistant flies, ...

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Ivory yarn coil, tightly wound strand on a looped spool

Royal Wulff Midstream Triangle Taper

Royal Wulff Products
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
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$59.95

Of the many innovations that Lee Wulff has contributed to fly fishing, the Triangle Taper fly line is perhaps the most popular. Winner of the covet...

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Coiled fly line in ivory and olive green, ready to spool

Royal Wulff Signature Plus (Ivory/Willow)

Royal Wulff Products
$99.95 - $99.95
$99.95
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$99.95

The refinement of the Triangle Taper. An all-purpose line with improved ease of casting and presentation while maintain shoot ability and roll cast...

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Rio Avid SlickCast 24 ft sink tip fly fishing line package

Rio Avid 24 ft. Sink Tip with Slick Cast

RIO PRODUCTS
$79.99 - $79.99
$79.99
$79.99 - $79.99
$79.99

SPECIALTY SINKING TIP FLY LINE SERIES, WITH ULTRA- SLICK PERFORMANCE.RIO's Avid 24ft Sink Tip series of fly lines is designed to get your flies do...

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$79.99 - $79.99
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Superflo MAX smooth tactical taper floating line box back, measurements and specs
Tactical taper floating line, beige and clear, in Superflo MAX retail box

Airflo Superflo MAX Smooth TACTICAL Taper

AIRFLO
$99.99 - $99.99
$99.99
$99.99 - $99.99
$99.99

The Superflo Max Tactical Taper combines a refined front taper with an extended rear design for exceptionally delicate presentations at distance. S...

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Fishing line retail box back with measurement chart and tapered line diagram
Fishing line retail box showing tan/yellow line on spool, universal taper

Airflo Superflo MAX SMOOTH Universal Taper

AIRFLO
$99.99 - $99.99
$99.99
$99.99 - $99.99
$99.99

The Airflo Superflo MAX Universal is engineered for versatility, delivering exceptional performance across dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Enhanc...

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$99.99
$99.99 - $99.99
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Echo Boost Series fly line package, orange box with WF-5F/155GR label

Echo Boost Series FLY LINE

ECHO FLY FISHING
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95

The ECHO Boost Series fly line delivers fast-loading performance with a compact head and aggressive front taper designed to turn over large flies...

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Orange Echo Dry Series fly line packaging boxes with large black text

Echo Dry Series FLY LINE

ECHO FLY FISHING
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95
$59.95 - $59.95
$59.95

Designed for the angler seeking the ultimate in delicate dry-fly presentations, this WF-F Dry Series fly line delivers unmatched accuracy and con...

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