Fly line selection

[rekarp]

What would be a good all around fly line that I can use here in Tx. I need one that will work in the surf, flats, and jetties. I dont like the idea of having mult. spools for differernt lines.

[cns9567]

What weight rod are you using?

[rekarp]

10 weight

[Ray]

Intermediate is the way to go. Here in NE it is a great all purpose line for the conditions you are describing.

[Quicksilver]

You may want to run your question by some of your fishing buddies and local tackle shops. Up here in N.E. a shore fisherman often has to deal with strong tide flow and the need to fish a variety of depths. I am not sure those are important considerations for you. It sounds like you will be fishing from shore. I think a tropical floater, or floater with a sink tip may be the way to go. Test cast the line before you buy it, and don't be locked in to the idea that because you have a #10 rod you need a #10 line.

[rekarp]

Thanks for all your help. I have decided to get a #11 floating line. If a am correct this will help me load the rod faster.

[baldwin]

I would have to agree with the above advice for an intermediate line, considereing the conditions you intend to use it in.
With a floater, you are limited in depth to that of your leader length. With intermediate, you can work the top of the water column by starting your retrieve as the fly lands, or deeper by giving it time to sink (handy on those jetties you describe).
A floater is also less dense, and can be tough to work with in wind. An 11-weight intermediate would help the rod to load faster, which is primarily useful for shorter casts.
GRB

[DFix]

intermediate; I agree with Baldwin

[masssalt]

11-weight floater on the flats?

Can you say, " Kerplunk?"