Yesterday I was speaking to a man who has just began to fly-fish, and he asked me an interesting question that seems to typically be overlooked, “how often should I change my fly line?”

This question has a number of answers that can all be considered correct. Firstly, the leader and tippet should be treated separately from each other. The tippet material will need to simply be replaced as it is need, it should consist of about three feet of material, and should be replaced when it slowly reaches about 1 ½ feet. The leader can vary in length, and will need to be replaced according to use. It is important that one not allow their leader to become too dirty, or become frayed do to use. Wear and tear on the leader will cause it to become weak, and it will not longer support the weight intended, meaning the difference between a huge trout and a huge story. I personally replace my leader about twice a season to ensure that it does not become too weakened.

Float line is more durable than the leader, but is still subject to dirt and drying. Sunlight, as well as a number of chemical that I have discussed in that past, can drastically deteriorate the line, and will cause it to need to be replaced. It is important to clean the line often, as previously described in earlier blogs, but will need to be replaced seasonally. The strength of floating line is subject to its use, if you are a more avid fisherman, than it will be necessary that you change your line more often. Some hits that your line should be replaced are that it will begin to remain curled when cast, this is a result of grit composite and stretching. Furthermore, if the line does seem to be floating as it once did, but instead drags through the water just below the surface, the line should be replaced.

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