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PopularSF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF5F, 5-Weight, 100 ft, Green
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- 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
| Type | fly line |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5-weight |
| Length | 100 ft |
| Color options | 7 including green, pink, sky blue |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF3F, 100 ft, Moss Green | Color:Moss Green | Suits:— |
| SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF4F, 100 ft, Fluo Yellow | Color:Fluo Yellow | Suits:— |
| SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF5F, 5-Weight, 100 ft, Green | Color:New Green | Suits:— |
How it compares
| Product |
|---|
| SF Weight-Forward Floating Fly Line, WF5F, 5-Weight, 100 ft, Green |
| SF Fly Fishing Backing, 8 Strand Braided, 20 lb, 108 yd, OrangePick it if you need a 20 lb, 108-yard hollow braided polyester backing to fill a fly reel for trout or bass. |
| Piscifun Sword Fly Line, Weight Forward Floating, 90-100 ftPick it if you want a floating WF-5F line at 100 feet in Sky Blue for a 5-weight rod and want more running line than the 90-foot 3F. |
| Piscifun Fly Line Backing, Braided, 20-30 lbPick it if you want 20 lb hollow braided backing in fluorescent yellow and black for trout, bass or most freshwater fly reels. |
| SF Weight Forward Floating Fly Line, 5-Weight, 90 ftPick it if you want a 5-weight floating line in sky blue, 90 feet long, with welded loops for quick leader changes. |
| Region Fishing Tenkara Tapered Furled Line, 10 ftPick it if you want the 10 foot length in yellow, with the tippet ring and Dacron loop already on the line. |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Green, Mint Green, Moss Green, New GreenThis one | A low-visibility tint for clear to stained water. |
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| Fluo Yellow, Pink | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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| New Sky Blue | Shows less against shadowy bottoms and in stained water. |
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