Floating Fly Lines: Weight Forward and Switch Lines
A fly line is the thick, coated line that carries your fly through the air during a cast. Without the right line, your rod cannot load properly and the fly never lands where it needs to. This collection covers two types: standard weight-forward floating lines for single-hand rods, and floating switch lines for switch rods. If you are not sure which type you need, the section below the products will help you figure it out.
Switch Line Models: 200, 300, and 350 Grain Options
The floating switch lines below are built for switch rods, which are medium-length rods, typically 10 to 13 feet, that you can fish one-handed or two-handed. Switch lines are rated in grains rather than the standard rod weight numbering system. Match the grain weight to your rod and you are set.
- 6/7F Switch Line, Floating: Built for bigger water and heavier presentations. At 350 grains, this line loads a 6/7 weight switch rod properly for single-hand and two-handed casting. White running line with a Hi-Vis Orange head so you can track your cast and anchor point in real time.
- 5/6F Switch Line, Floating: The most popular weight we carry. At 300 grains, it pairs with 5/6 weight switch rods and handles most medium-size river situations where you want the option to fish one-handed or two-handed. White and Hi-Vis Orange.
- 3/4F Switch Line, Floating: The lighter switch option. At 200 grains, it is designed for 3/4 weight switch rods and smaller rivers where a heavier line would overpower the setup. White and Hi-Vis Orange.
On all three models, the Hi-Vis Orange section is the head, which is the front part of the line that loads the rod during the cast. The white section is the running line, which shoots through the guides to add distance. The two-color design lets you see exactly where one ends and the other begins while you are fishing.
Wild Water Floating Fly Lines vs. Major Brands: Price, Length, and Fit
Wild Water switch lines are $48 each, with free same-day shipping on every order. Entry-level switch lines from major brands typically run significantly higher. That price difference goes back in your pocket for flies, tippet material (the thin line you tie between your fly and the leader), or your next fishing license.
Wild Water also tests each rod and line combination before listing them together. A 5wt Wild Water rod paired with a 5wt Wild Water floating line is a verified match, not an assumed one based on manufacturer specs. When standard WF lines are back in stock, you will not be guessing whether the taper loads the rod correctly.
All orders ship free from Wild Water's New York warehouse, with no minimum order and same-day dispatch on orders placed before noon Eastern Time.
Questions? We Are Here to Help
Not sure which weight your rod is? Check the label on the rod blank, the thin section above the cork grip. The weight is almost always printed there. If you’re unsure if you even have a switch rod, check your rod length. A rod that’s 9 feet or shorter and has a single handle requires you to have a standard weight-forward line, not a switch line.
Wild Water carries standard weight-forward floating lines in 3wt through 8wt at $18 each. If you are still deciding on a rod, the guide on choosing the right fly rod covers action, length, and weight in plain terms. For line weight matching specifically, the understanding fly line weight guide covers it in detail.
Call us at 585-967-3474 or email contact@wildwaterflyfishing.com if you need a second opinion on your setup before you order. We have been helping anglers get set up right since 2006 and we are glad to help you figure it out before you spend a dollar.