How do you keep track of what fly line you got???

[Silverexpress]

Over the years I've collected nearly a half a dozen fly lines. I fish the following weights 2 wt, 4 wt, and 6 wt. The reels are a good indicator of the weight. However, telling what fly line from what can be confusing and as I get older I tend to be more forgetful. So what is the best way to keep track of flylines? Should I engrave it onto my $100+ spools?

[bassman]

I have a small journal book with all of my reels listed and what line is on each spool. I have eight reels and 8 extra spools. So it helps me to keep a list. Hope this helps John

[Gramps]

If I had that problem. I'd put a sticker on the inside of the spool.

[Silverexpress]

If I had that problem. I'd put a sticker on the inside of the spool.

I did Gramps, but over time they fell off. Maybe, but you have given my an idea, I'll look into those tiny metal tabs with an industrial sticky on the back. Just gotta find away of writing on it or maybe engraving it with a dremel.

[ducksterman]

Jose...when I started out the guy I bought my stuff from did indeed engrave..but hey we move on...now I rely on the stickies that come with the line....amazing how well they stay on....if not I use a little piece of duct tape with the specs written on and they hold up well....

Oh and also I keep a list of my lines on the computer....also rods

[Lake Erie High Ball]

I use a Brothers labeling system and stick it on the spool. But why not go and get them engraved they are your reels and it would be like leaving your fingerprint on them if they ever got stolen. If after you engrave them you change the lines try the labeling system.

Sean

[flyandtie]

I use the stickie that comes with the line. If not then, i use a piece of tape.

For a way to identify off reel/spool is to put a piece of tape with your info for the line on it.

[grumps]

hi jose

i use a "sharpie" marker to put rings on the front end area of the fly line. for 1, 2 3 or 4 weights i make the corresponding number of narrow bands around the line. for 5 weight and higher i make one wide band and add narrow bands for 6, 7, 8, etc.

most of my lines are weight forward, but for the few that are double taper i mark them with 2 sets of bands.
hope this helps.

grumps

[Normand]

fly reel dots!

flyreeldots.com

if you dont want to engrave the spool, engrave the reel seat where it comes in contact with the reel seaton your fly rod.

how about the white, silver and gold markers overcoated with clear sally hansens nail polish

[flyandtie]

how about the white, silver and gold markers overcoated with clear sally hansens nail polish

I think it smears it.