I have been using a #3 floating line(Rio gold) and 10ft tapered leader for my dry fly river fishing. I put mucilin on the last 8ft of fly line and on the tapered leader up to the tippet knot-it all floats down, on the drift perfectly. Because of the strong wind yesterday, I had to change to a #5 set up- and put mucilin on the line- same as before. I find with the heavier rated fly line the first 4-5ft starts to sink towards the end of the drift. My question is—does a heavier line tend to sink? I can’t remember the brand (may be Cortland) If I should purchase another fly line what would your advice be?

The weight should not have anything to do with it. Pick up a tube of chap Stik Lip Balm. It fits in your pocket nicely. We like it better than other flotants.

Make sure that you seal the end of the fly line too as water can soak up the core due to capillary action.

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Thanks for the advice lads. Ive sealed the end of the line,now I am going to go and find some "Chapstick Lip Balm" Cherry-Strawberry or Spearmint? You learn something every day-Will give it a go - Cheers----Peter

Permagrease is good for floating lines and stops them turning into sink-tips

Neil

Please forgive a real newbie question, how do you do this?.

Regards

A

Where do you get it from, Neil? B&Q, halfords?

Bill

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Dip the end of the line in some varnish or waterproof super glue ie zap a gap

Neil

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Na sportfish mate

Neil

Sh1t, and there was me hoping for something retailing at 50p for a gallon drum.

Bill

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[QUOTE=chelsea123;951859]Dip the end of the line in some varnish or waterproof super glue ie zap a gap

Neil[COLOR="Silver"]

Many thanks, one other question, once a floating line starts sinking at the tip, is there anything I need to do to it before sealing the end, other than a thorough drying out?.

Tks

A