Q&A | #45 - Sinking Fly Lines EXPLAINED!

In this video, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters discusses sinking fly lines and their applications and when it would and would not be good to use them. ***Please read below for Editor's Note***

Editors Note: We do realize that the Galloup Streamer Max Long does feature an "Intermediate "Running line and NOT a Floating Running Line as was implied (please see our website for further explanation from Kelly). Brian simply mis-spoke a bit there and also knows this. He was referring to sinking head lines in general. Being an Intermediate, we typically do not consider the Airflo Streamer Max Long to be a true "full sinking" line therefore and termed a "sinking head". Regardless, still our favorite and best selling sinking head line.

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[BeetleBuns]

woo, this video came out just in time to snap me back to my senses. Temporary psychosis from prolonged fly fishing withdrawal was making me think my cat's hair would make a nice streamer... guess I can put the trimmers down

[yepyepuhhuh]

I really do appreciate the fact you drew it out, and gave reference to length of the drawing. It makes everything that I read without understanding seem much clearer now. Great videos. Long time listener myself. Thanks Mr. Obvious. (Its a good thing).

[chromeslayer]

Great video Brian. You've got a way of taking all the things I've learned and putting it together in a really concise way that makes it easier to think for myself.

[toddwmac]

Thanks Brian, you've been really instrumental in bringing me back to fly fishing. Thanks to you and Kelly, I'm building a dedicated streamer rig around the Streamer X for up here in the Utah mountains. In one of your videos (which I can't find) you talk about Cortland's Big Shot and I was wondering if you still like that configuration for small to mid size rivers. I'm following your multi--spool guidance and I think the Big Shot fits right in. Thanks for all your great content.

[raymondpoff]

Thanks Brian. Keep supplying the great video content!

[jimholland]

Smashed!!! Thanks Brian nicely done, John is probably fishing the Savanna River. It’s like our Chattahoochee River in the Atlanta Metro Area. 👍

[MarcTelesha]

After years of surf fishing I keep the line in the hand. I prefer full sink lines because while wading it is rare to cast over 30 feet but I have the advantage of fishing from a boat.

EDIT: Thanks for Your Videos I really Apprechiate them.

[billborland]

Love these videos. Keep up the good work.

[seanfisher]

Awesome video!! and thank you for the detailed explanation.

I’m going striper fishing here in central California and I was told to use big streamers and sinking fly line.

[davidbundesen]

An excellent discussion on a very confusing subject. I just finished Streamers for Trophy Trout. And am attempting to setup a new rod and reel. I THINK I know what I’ll be doing now. I think.

[andrzejklis]

For wet fly trout fishing is better if I use sinking tip line? If floating line is good, what is the best set up for wet fly?
Thanks !
Your show is the best, I learned all fly fishing from you😃 thanks 🙏

[borbonic]

Yes full sinking line is ideal for trolling in the kayak. I have a video of me catching a salmon in the salt water last week using full sinking line.

[saylavi]

Great video. I now have a better understanding of the differences/nuances of sinking/sinking tip fly lines. Do you have a recommendation for a sinking/sinking tip fly line for someone who fishes stillwater?

[ericammerall]

Very informative video. I purchased the Airflo Max short from your site. Works well, but wondering if I should have gone with the Max Long.. most of the streams and rivers I fish are medium sized. Kelly wasn’t hot on the Max Short in one of his videos in the comment section part of the video.

[springteen]

You didn’t mention anything about the full sinking compensate lines. What’s a compensated line and what brands offer them? Thanks 🙏

[nickatkins]

Hey man could y’all made do a lake bass fishing video eventually? I’m not sure what sinking lines to get when target bass in lakes

[davidolds]

Hey this is David I've been watching on YouTube and I like the channel how do you get a ball cap

[JackOrion]

Us costal surf guys aren’t scared of the stripping basket. Thus a few show up at the local lakes as well. It’s an acquired look.

[michaelross]

For a beginner is floating or sinking And cant you sink flys with weight with floating line???

[KowboyUSA]

Getting to that time of year around here when even a lead line won't sink without an ice auger