Fly line is thicker and easier to handle than the leader. If you drop it, the loop will catch on the guides instead of slipping all the way back out. #3 How To Get a Longer, Drag Free Drift.

How the Shooting Head Fly Line Works. When you have a denser, more compact head it does a number of things. The heavier weight of the head will load your rod more, which means, the rod acting as a ...

I use a shooting head fly line when I fish the surf, or large rivers where I know I'll be throwing streamers all day. Shooting heads are also a popular choice with the two-handed rod crowd.