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Riverruns · Fly Line & Backing
Riverruns Weight Forward Fly Line, 85 ft, WF4F, Moss Green
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- Item weight
- 4
- Product dimensions
- 4.21 x 4.17 x 0.35 inches
Quick take
An 85-foot weight-forward floating fly line for larger streamer and heavy-fly presentations.
Best for
- Casting larger streamers and pike flies
- Fast-action or heavier fly rods
- Situations where distance casting matters
Skip if
- You fish only dry flies and nymphs
- You want delicate presentations
Strengths
- Weight-forward taper loads rods quickly for distance
- Welded loop makes leader attachment fast and secure
- Multiple colors help visibility in changing light
Trade-offs
- WF7 weight limits use on lighter rod actions
- Heavier line is less delicate than smaller tapers
- Eighty-five feet is minimum length for many spools
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Green, Moss Green, Single Moss GreenThis one | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Green+Yellow, Grey+Orange+Grass Green, Milk White, Orange, Single Green+Yellow, Single Orange | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| Sky Blue | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Riverruns Weight-Forward Fly Line, 85 ft, WF7F | Color:Single Green+Yellow | Suits:— |
| Riverruns Weight Forward Fly Line, 85 ft, WF4F, Moss Green | Color:Single Moss Green | Suits:— |
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