Marking the leader

[Acristickid]

Anybody out there mark the 30 feet mark on their fly line?

I was told about this when talking to a fly shop in Florida. The 30 feet mark- marks where the heavier weight taper ends. Is that right?

Anyway- the point was so you know where that part of the line is and can making casting a little faster with less false casting. I think I had plans to mark that spot on my line but have forgotten to do so.

Any remarks?

 

[tomgamber]

I usually think I can feel that difference but it couldn't be as accurate as if it were visual.

 

[afishinado]

Paul,

The first 30' of flyline is used as the benchmark for measuring the weight of the line - 5wt 140gr, 4wt 120gr, etc. It is not necessary the length of the taper, which is where on a WF line it tapers down to running line. For example, I use Wulff Trianagle taper for most of my trout lines, and I believe the front taper is 38'.

As far as marking the line, I really see no value. I make casts at varied distances and the mark has little value. Further, I can feel the taper change with my hand while casting and wouldn't think of looking for a mark to find that point. HTH

 

[pete41]

sinking lines can be had with different color head and running line and it makes a great difference for long casts to have the rod loaded properly.You can notice as much as a foot difference.Floating lines and stream fishing how much farther you going to cast usually?