![]() This keeps the overall fly line from being seen by the fish. It also serves to as a nearly invisible transition to the tippet and fly. The leader's purpose is to keep the heavier fly line from "slapping" onto the water, and scaring the fish. The leader starts thick, to match the fly line, but then tapers down to a much smaller size. The Leader is used to transition from the thick fly line to the thin Tippet. The line is heavy and and generally brightly colored. The backing is the longest portion of the line.įly Line provides the weight when fly fishing. Backing is often thick, and brightly colored to make it easy to see on the water. Backing is primarily used to provide extra length for a longer fish run. This is where the leader and tippet come in.įly Backing is used to fill up the reel (called the Arbor).
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