How To Fish An Intermediate Line In A Lake - S5 E6

In this episode of RIO's "How To Fly Fish" series, RIO brand manager Simon Gawesworth talks about fishing intermediate lines in a lake. The intermediate line should be the second line density every lake angler should buy (after a floating line), but few anglers know how to fish them, or the nuances behind using them.
Simon explains what an intermediate line is, talks about when to use a clear versus a "camo" intermediate line, as well as discussing the sink rate that makes the line an "intermediate". In this video, packed with tips for the lake angler, Simon also shows how to fish the "washing line" and the "hang", and runs through a couple of excellent tips that, if you are new to fishing intermediate lines, will really help your day.
Clearly explained in Simon's easy-going, simple-to-understand style, this is an excellent film for anyone who fly fishes in lakes - packed with great information and tips.
RIO's "How To Fly Fish" videos are a series of short films that explain all you need to know to learn a particular way to fish or cast. Where applicable, each film talks through the gear that you need, shows how to rig the gear, how to read the water, and how to fish that particular technique. These educational films are packed with information and top tips designed to improve the knowledge and skill level of all fly fishers. Each one is bought to you by a RIO employee or a RIO brand ambassador.

[@richardmorrow8048]

Best explanation I've seen yet for fishing an int line & washing line method with weighted buzzer. Thank you Simon, best yet.

[@TheBarnaby25]

So much thanks Simon. Always enjoy your wonderful explanations that go into so much detail.

[@lenraby5920]

Best explanation of an intermediate fly line. It has become my most used line for Pike fishing, so much control and works on so many venues, from canals to rivers.

[@wjb442]

This is the best explanation of a very murky subject, I have ever seen. Well done and thanks!

[@kmarshall100]

Truly one of the best instructional videos!!! Thank you!! Please keep them coming.

[@icefisher1171]

Fantastic video!!! I learned so much from it. There aren't any streams or rivers near me, so I'll be fishing lakes most of the time. Now I know how to fish them. Thanks again.

[@trevorgreen2370]

Thanks very much for sharing this information. I feel that you explained the use of an intermediate line very well. I enjoy your information sessions and find them interesting and useful. Thanks

[@Jack-qv5ru]

Simon is the best instructor, my first year fly fishing and thanks to these videos ive done really well.

[@tonyfrew1]

Fantastic Simon

[@chrisowenuk3792]

Excellent video lots of really useful information, thank you.

[@fredleroux6920]

Excellent work, thank you

[@connoro8610]

Thanks for the very helpful video

[@gregwheatley1355]

Awesome video thanks

[@davidgregg6703]

Would u recommend a intermediate over a sinking line? For lake fishing! I don’t usually fish lakes only a few times over the winter when the river season is finished, ive a spare spool but can’t decide to buy an intermediate or sinking line , ive only a floating line atm which I use for wild brown trout in the river

[@philo9555]

If regs require you to fish one hook only, would you cut the hook off your boobie fly? or just fish vertical with a floating line and an indicator?

[@keithmarshall8478]

Would you put on two tippet rings if you wanted to fish two droppers

[@wvandenberg8172]

What happens to the booby when you use the intermediate? Does it sink at some stage because the intermediate line pulls it down?

[@CactUs-tb3hx]

What is the leader construction is it tapered or just mono?

[@robinred1851]

Are intermediate lines only used on lakes, not on rivers ???

[@communicationiskey-]

What is the brand and model of boat you are in?