Our view
Competition anglers, and those looking to get the most out of their wet fly fishing, will usually have 3 fly lines available for use on lakes; an intermediate, a sink 3, and a sink 5.
The intermediate is the slowest sinking of these lines at around 1 inch per second - perfect for effectively fishing just beneath the surface and the top few feet of the water column.
The sink 3 sinks slightly more quickly at around 3 inches per second. It is thus fantastic for fishing the middle of the water column, down to 9 feet with a moderately paced retrieve.
The sink 5 sinks very quickly at 5 inches per second, and is thus suitable for fishing water beyond 9 feet. It is the perfect line to use when looking to fish wet flies lower in the water column, no matter how quickly you choose to retrieve them.
Their View
- Sink Rate 5 - 6 IPS (inches per second)
- Slow Sinking Tip
- Fast Sinking Belly
Built with a heavier mid-section and lighter tip, great for searching various depths on the descent. Perfect for when fish are slightly below the surface and deeper.