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SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, 5-Weight, 100 ft, 7 Colors Available

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Color: New GreenSize: WF5F 100FT7 colorsChange

Color: New Green

Size: WF5F 100FT

Item weight
5

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100 foot weight-forward floating line for 5-weight fly rods.

This is a 100-foot weight-forward floating fly line in a 5-weight, sold in a green finish. The weight-forward taper puts the heavier section up front to help turn over longer casts, and welded loops make rigging quick. It suits anglers matching a 5-weight fly rod for trout, panfish or small bass.

Best for

  • Freshwater fly fishing in streams and ponds
  • Distance casting in windy conditions
  • Various fly presentations at multiple depths

Skip if

  • You need a sinking fly line

Strengths

  • Weight-forward taper enables distance casting even in wind
  • Double welded loops simplify leader attachment
  • Seven colors aid visibility in changing light

Trade-offs

  • 5-weight suited to moderate fly sizes only
  • Floating design limits deep water presentations
  • Line maintenance required for durability

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Fly fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typefly line
Weight5-weight
Length100 ft
Color options7 including green, pink, sky blue

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Lemon Green, Mint Green, Moss Green, New GreenThis oneA low-visibility tint for clear to stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
Fluo Yellow, PinkEasy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
New Sky BlueShows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water.
  • Stained

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionColorSuits
SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF4F, 100 ft, Fluo YellowColor:Fluo YellowSuits:—
SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF3F, 100 ft, Moss GreenColor:Moss GreenSuits:—
SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, 5-Weight, 100 ft, 7 Colors AvailableColor:New GreenSuits:—

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