Orvis Pro Trout Textured Fly Line

The flagship trout line from Orvis, the Pro Trout Textured line features enhanced performance and user-friendly versatility. The line features an increased surface area to make high-floating, drag-free drifts possible. The micro-textured surface traps air bubbles and the advanced compound taper offers enhanced mending capabilities. Other features help this line shoot farther and last longer than other lines on the market. This is a great all-around line to pair with a variety of fly rods and represents Orvis’ top-of-the-line fly line innovation. If you’re an everyday trout angler who wants more out of your fly line, this is the perfect line for you.

Features

AST Plus Slickness - Orvis has built a number of important features into this line. AST Plus Slickness allows anglers to quickly shoot line with friction-minimizing performance. Welded loops on both ends allow easy leader/backing attachment. A braided multifilament core is strong and supple for versatility and durability. The Textured Pro Trout Line also features a floating texture on the tip section and a shooting texture on the running line for floatation in the front half of the line and castability in the back half.

Uses

Versatility, Trout - The Orvis Pro Trout Textured line is built for versatility and a variety of different trout fishing scenarios. This is a great line for dry flies, nymphs, and even small streamers. The line taper encourages tight loops at distance but still loads modern fly rods at short-range. The longer rear taper makes this an easy-casting line with superior line control and mending capabilities. This is one of the best all-around trout lines on the market built for a variety of techniques and environments.

Temp

Cold/Moderate - This line is made to be used in cold and moderate climates including freshwater streams and rivers, lakes almost any climate. That being said, this line will turn limp in tropical climates and isn’t meant to be used in high heat.

Taper/Weight

Advanced Compound Taper - The advanced taper of the Orvis Pro Trout encourages versatility and performance. These lines have a 50’ head with a quiet front taper and an extended rear taper ideal for dry flies and long-distance casting. The taper and weight of this line put an emphasis on line control and loop stability for delicacy in freshwater trout scenarios when you need it. The powerful belly of the line is also great for mending line on the water when using an indicator or casting a dry fly.

More Info

Best for: Freshwater, Trout

Loops: Front Loop (Leader to Fly Line Connection) and Back Loop (Backing to Fly Line Connection)

Sinking/Floating: Floating

Other Resources

2020 Tropical Saltwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide

Fly Line Temps: Tropical Vs. Coldwater

Freshwater Fly Line Shootout & Buyer's Guide