Choosing a sinking fly line

[edgobeille]

I'm interested in buying a 10 wt sinking line for saltwater use (North Carolina). The guide I'm using recommended a 400 grain sinking line. In looking around, I noticed that lines either have a weight assignment with sink rates or they only have the number of grains. Is there a comparison table that you are aware of? How does one buy a 400 grain 10 wt or is there such an animal? Are the density compensated lines worth using? Any brand/model recommendation would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

[capemike88]

A 350 or 400 grain line would be the correct weight for a 10wt rod, shooting lines only give you the weight of the shooting head not the line weight because you can use them on different rods to a degree, depending on your casting style. If your a proficient caster and you have a fast action rod, you should be able to toss a 400grain line a ways, if not, you might want to get the 350, it should be a little easier to cast. The 400 will sink a bit faster then the 350.

Mike

[NCCY]

What type of fishing will you be doing? Offshore? Inshore? Current? Certain sinking lines are used in very specific scenarios so think about what type of water you need it before you buy.

[edgobeille]

Thanks for the replies. In choosing a sinking fly line, I'm going on the Captain's recommendation for a 400 grain line to pair up with my 10 wt and the conditions he knows we'll be in. I guess what I'm really asking is: what is the sinking rate of a 400 grain line? Also; is there an advantage to the density compensated lines I have seen available? Thanks agian for the feed back?

Ed Gobeille