Sinking Fly Lines - The Basics

Fly lines can be confusing. Especially, when it gets into the realms of sinking fly line. This video breaks down the most common styles in common lingo and should give you a better understanding of the different sinking fly lines.
Sinking lines can be incredibly helpful, and in some instances necessary if you actually want to catch fish. From lakes to smaller streams you will need to vary what sinking line you choose - or try and find a fly line that covers MOST of your needs.
The three basic types of fly line discussed are:
- Intermediate
- Full Sink
- Sink Tip
Look for more specific videos on the different line styles coming soon!

[@zachmedeiros4163]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@TheTruth-ge7fj]

i have a 9 weight fly rod , what sinking tip line do you recommend for steelhead, salmon, bass and pike? thank you

[@FISHINGWITHDRACO]

what sink tip line do you recommend for lake bass fishing and river bass/river steelhead fishing that is all around? What ips do your recommend? I was thinking SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS SONAR TITAN SINK TIP FLY LINE Sink 3: 2.5 - 3.5ips;

[@taletellersflyshop1071]

That’s a great choice, and if I only had one the way I would go!

[@Detroit3Pistons]

Does the Full Sink have a running line that floats? If the sinking line has a 30’ sinking head, 3/5/7 does the rest of the line float?

[@taletellersflyshop1071]

You can find lines that have a 30’ sinking head that both float or sink. For the most part I use the ones that completely sink when I need my fly to get as deep as possible (i.e. lakes) and the style that has floating running line when the river is up a lot, but i still want the fly to get down. Scientific Anglers makes both styles. The full sink is probably the more versatile line if you only picked one in that line up. The 3/5/7 line sinks completely though!

[@TheSavagederek]

You need to learn how to fish.

[@taletellersflyshop1071]

Good input Mr. Savage