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Croch · Fly Line & Backing
Croch Fly Fishing Line Kit, WF 3-8F with Backing and Leader
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- Item weight
- 20 pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.6 x 4.7 x 1.1 inches
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A complete fly line kit with backing and leader for beginning trout fly fishers.
This is a weight-forward floating fly line kit from Croch, meant for trout fishing and sized as a WF-4F with 100 feet of line. It comes with 50 yards of 20-pound braided backing and a 9-foot 5X leader, so it is ready to spool up. The braided multifilament core and moss green color suit an angler setting up a light trout outfit.
Best for
- First-time fly fishing setups
- Putting together a reel quickly
Skip if
- You already have fly line and backing
Strengths
- Complete kit includes everything to start fishing
- Moss green fly line offers good visibility to caster
- Economical all-in-one solution
Trade-offs
- Leader may need upgrading for demanding fish
- Limited to one leader size included
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | fly line kit |
|---|---|
| Fly line | Weight forward floating, 100 ft |
| Core | Low stretch braided multifilament |
| Color | Moss green |
| Backing | 20 lb dacron backing, 50 yd |
| Leader | 9 ft 5X pre-tied leader |
| Weights | WF 3-8F available |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Green | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Orange, Yellow | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Sky BlueThis one | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| WF-3F 100FT w/ Backing 20LB/50Yds + Fly Leader, WF-4F 100FT w/ Backing 20LB/50Yds + Fly Leader, WF-5F 100FT w/ Backing 20LB/80Yds + Fly LeaderThis one | Heavier test for cover, bigger baits and pike. |
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| WF-7F 100FT w/ Backing 30LB/100Yds + Fly Leader | Heavy line for thick cover, big fish and saltwater. |
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