Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the correct fly line density.
Fly density rates – comparison table
| Type | Rating | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Floating | Sits on the water surface | Best allround line, beginners or specifically dry fly fishing |
| Hover | 0.5 inches per second | Wary fish! can be used close to the surface with no wake. |
| Sink Tip | Floating with sink tip rates from 0.5 to 3 inches per second | Fishing in the top water layer with easy to pick up from water surface |
| Intermediate | 0.5 to 1.75 inches per second | Ideal for searching out the upper layers of the water column |
| Slow Sink | 1.75 to 2.5 inches per second | Specialist in-between sinker for searching out the upper to mid layers of the water column |
| Medium Sink | 2.5 to 4 inches per second | Great for searching out medium depth waters – good all round sink rate! |
| Fast Sink | 5 to 8 inches per second | Advanced performance line for searching out the depth of any water and using from a drifting boat! |
