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M MAXIMUMCATCH · Fly Line & Backing

Maxcatch Weight Forward Fly Line, WF5F, 100 ft, Floating

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Color: Fly Line-Moss Green (New)Size: WF5F-100FT8 sizesChange

Color: Fly Line-Moss Green (New)

Size: WF5F-100FT

Item weight
0.1 pounds
Product dimensions
5.94 x 4.76 x 0.94 inches

Quick take

Weight forward floating line for trout and bass in freshwater streams and lakes.

This 100-foot weight forward floating fly line in the WF5F size is matched to fly rods of that weight class. Its two welded loops let you attach backing and leaders without knots, which speeds up line changes on the water. A braided core under a PVC outer layer keeps the line floating in freshwater.

Best for

  • Trout fishing in rivers and streams
  • Bass and panfish in lakes and ponds
  • Fly casting at intermediate distances

Skip if

  • You need a sinking line for deep water
  • You fish saltwater; this line is designed for freshwater

Strengths

  • Long head design transfers energy efficiently to the leader
  • Welded loops eliminate knots for faster leader changes
  • Braided core resists memory in all weather
  • Durable PVC coating provides dependable floatation

Trade-offs

  • Weight forward design favors distance over delicate presentation
  • 100 ft length requires longer casts to reach deep fish
  • Bright colors are visible to fish in clear water

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
  • Bass
  • Panfish
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Typeweight forward fly line
WeightWF5
Length100 ft
CoreBraided
EndsWelded loops
Breaking strength30 lbs

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Fly Line-Moss Green (New)This oneA low-visibility tint for clear to stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
Fly Line-Fluo Yellow (New), Fly Line-Orange (New)Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Fly Line-Power Blue&Light Beige (New)Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water.
  • Stained

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