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How do I know what fly line to use?

Kathy Sparrow, MA
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Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American.

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Think about where you're going fishing! You don't want to use a saltwater line if you're fishing freshwater, as saltwater lines are more for tropical, warmer waters. If you can, look for a local fly shop in the area and see what they recommend—they know the water and what works best there.

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I heard that soaking the new line in warm water may be helpful. Is this true?

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It does help, if your line is twisted after it goes on the reel. Take the real spool off and soak the line in warm water for about 10 minutes. As long as the line goes on with a minimum of twist, it does not need to be soaked in warm water.

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Do those theories apply to braided fishing line as well?

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No, braided line doesn't have the memory problem like mono and fluorocarbon fishing line so you don't have to soak it.

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Why does the line unspool when I cast?

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You probably filled the spool with too much line; fill it 1/8 of an inch from full. It's also possible you spooled with slack on the line or didn't soak the mono or fluorocarbon.

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How can I fish for bass on hot days?

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Wait until the night or early morning. That way it will be cooler and the bass will be more active.

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