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A dictionary of fly fishing terms - Answers to What Is?
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  Larva - the immature, aquatic, growing stage of the caddis and some other insects. Most species of caddis larva build a protective covering of fine gravel or debris to protect them in this stage. The larva is a bottom dwelling non-swimming stage of the insect
Leader - the section of monofilament line between the fly line and the fly. It is usually tapered, so that it will deliver the fly softly and away, forward of,from the fly line
Leader Material - clear nylon or other type of monofilament, fluorocarbon,kevlar, The two types most commonly used are clear nylon and monofilament
Lie - area of the river where the fish tend to sit and wait for food
Level Line - an untapered fly line, usually floating. It is difficult to cast, a poor line for delicacy or distance, and a poor choice for an all round line
Loading the Rod - phrase used to describe the bend put in the rod by the weight of the line as it travels through the air during the cast
Loch-style fishing - Stillwater flyfishing with teams of wet flies cast a short distance downwind from a drifting boat
Lure - large wet fly to imitate a small baitfish
 
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
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