| Fly Line Rod Size Recommendations |
| AFTMA Line Standards - 1st 30' of Standard Fly Line |
| Rod Rating |
Weight in Grains |
Rod Rating |
Weight in Grains |
| #1 |
60 |
#9 |
240 |
| #2 |
80 |
#10 |
290 |
| #3 |
100 |
#11 |
330 |
| #4 |
120 |
#12 |
380 |
| #5 |
140 |
#13 |
440 |
| #6 |
160 |
#14 |
500 |
| #7 |
185 |
#15 |
550 |
| #8 |
210 |
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| Shooting Heads |
| Head Grain Weight |
Estimated Fly Rod Rating |
| 150 Grains |
6, 7 Weight |
| 200 Grains |
7, 8 Weight |
| 300 Grains |
8, 9 Weight |
| 400 Grains |
10, 11 Weight |
| 500 Grains |
11, 12 Weight |
| 600 Grains |
12, 13 Weight |
Fly Rod Guide Spacing Charts
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