Fly Fishing

The best fly line depends on where and what you are fishing on Vancouver Island. Floating fly lines are popular for trout fishing on lakes and rivers, while sinking fly lines are often used for deeper water and salmon fishing applications.

Floating fly line stays on the surface and is commonly used for dry flies, indicators, and general freshwater fly fishing. Sinking fly line is designed to get flies deeper in the water column for targeting fish holding below the surface.

Fly line weight should match your fly rod weight. For example, a 5-weight fly rod should generally be paired with a 5-weight fly line for balanced casting performance.

Floating fly lines are one of the most popular choices for trout fishing because they are versatile and easy to cast. Anglers may also use intermediate or sinking fly lines depending on water depth and fishing conditions.

The Harbour Chandler carries fly fishing gear including fly line, leaders, tippet, flies, hooks, and fly fishing accessories for Vancouver Island anglers targeting trout, salmon, and steelhead.