How to use sinking tips for fly lines the right way

Picking the right sinking tips for fly lines can honestly make or break your day on the water, especially when the fish are holding deep and refusing to look at anything on the surface. We've all been there—you're casting a beautiful dry fly, the sun is setting, but the fish just aren't rising. They're hunkered down in the cold, fast-moving water at the bottom of a pool. That's where these specialized tips come into play. They aren't just accessories; they're the tools that bridge the gap between a floating line and the deep-dwelling fish that would otherwise never see your fly. ...

May 2, 2026 · 7 min · Leon Powell