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.

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Glad you liked it, thanks Richard, we'll let Simon know.

[@wjb442]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks for your comment, and glad the video made some kind of sense, and that you enjoyed it...

[@TheBarnaby25]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks Jonathan, we'll et Simon know you enjoyed this episode - he'll be delighted to hear it.

[@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.

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks Len!

[@kmarshall100]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks for the comment, Edwin - so glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks for your comment, and glad the video made some kind of sense, and that you enjoyed it...

[@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.

[@chrisowenuk3792]

Excellent video lots of really useful information, thank you.

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks Chris, we're delighted you liked it.

[@tonyfrew1]

Fantastic Simon

[@fredleroux6920]

Excellent work, thank you

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Thanks Fred...

[@Jack-qv5ru]

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

[@connoro8610]

Thanks for the very helpful video

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

You're very welcome!

[@gregwheatley1355]

Awesome video thanks
Wonder if u could tell me more about your boat. Never seen that before

[@jameschambers4387]

called a water master. useful for lakes or rivers.

[@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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

We would recommend a type 3 sinking. Super versatile lake line, especially if it's your winter season, plus you can use it in rivers during heavier flows to fish streamers.

[@keithmarshall8478]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Yes, definitely - good question...

[@keithmarshall8478]

@@RIOPRODUCTS cool will give it a go, regards from Scotland

[@wvandenberg8172]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

It will sink! It may take second as the intermediate line is not incredibly heavy. But, it will give the flies you've tied above it incredible sub-surface action!

[@CactUs-tb3hx]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

You could do either! We usually recommend using a powerflex 12ft in 2x or 3x to assist in turning over flies, then adding tippet on to that from a tippet ring. Cheers!

[@CactUs-tb3hx]

@@RIOPRODUCTS Thank you very much! Can't wait to try this intermediate camolux line and wet some nymphs

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

@@CactUs-tb3hx Good luck!

[@communicationiskey-]

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

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

Watermaster Kodiak

[@communicationiskey-]

Thank you 👍

[@robinred1851]

Are intermediate lines only used on lakes, not on rivers ???
I ask because I never used one.

[@RIOPRODUCTS]

You can use them on rivers, they just don't last as long being dragged along the river bottom. Great way to fish smaller streamers, or sculpin patterns.

[@robinred1851]

@@RIOPRODUCTS
Thank you. I had in mind using a intermediate with a bigger nymph, for instance stonefly, or small streamer, and fish it on the swing like a salmonfly.

[@BillSaltbush]

Good effort, but too much jabber. Ha ha. You missed the rising fish at 3 o'clock 12 min 45 secs. Ha ha!

[@MrTomomahony]

great info thanx !