MC-40 Fly Line
Though a good all-around fly line for most casting conditions, the MC-40 shines when the need for precise, long-distance casting arises.
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Description
The tapered head is contained within the first 40ft of this fly line, giving it the necessary punch to carry a fly through windy conditions or over long distances while still allowing for delicate final presentations.
This fly fishing line adheres to AFFTA specifications, ensuring your fly rod casts exactly as the manufacturer intended. Welded loops at both ends make for efficient loop-to-loop attachment to leader and backing.
Specifications
- Line Size: 4wt - 9wt
- Taper: Taper Contained in First 40 ft
Physical Weight in Grains & Grams
- 4wt: 120.0 grains / 7.80 grams
- 5wt: 140.0 grains / 9.00 grams
- 6wt: 163.0 grains / 10.50 grams
- 7wt: 182.0 grains / 11.80 grams
- 8wt: 204.0 grains / 13.20 grams
- 9wt: 235.5 grains / 15.20 grams
- 10wt: Not available in 10wt
Fly Line | MC-30 Fly Line | MC-38 Fly Line | MC-40 Fly Line |
Available Sizes | 4wt - 10wt | 4wt - 9wt | 4wt - 9wt |
Taper | Taper Contained in First 30 ft | Taper Contained in First 38 ft | Taper Contained in First 40 ft |
Physical Weight | --- | --- | --- |
4wt | 149.0 grains / 9.70 grams | 130.0 grains / 8.39 grams | 120.0 grains / 7.80 grams |
5wt | 173.0 grains / 11.20 grams | 150.0 grains / 10.00 grams | 140.0 grains / 9.00 grams |
6wt | 189.0 grains / 12.30 grams | 171.0 grains / 11.10 grams | 163.0 grains / 10.50 grams |
7wt | 224.0 grains / 14.50 grams | 188.0 grains / 12.20 grams | 182.0 grains / 11.80 grams |
8wt | 245.0 grains / 15.80 grams | 222.0 grains / 14.40 grams | 204.0 grains / 13.20 grams |
9wt | 306.5 grains / 19.80 grams | 306.5 grains / 19.80 grams | 235.5 grains / 15.20 grams |
10wt | 362.5 grains / 23.50 grams | Not available in 10wt | Not available in 10wt |
Our Favorite Uses | Large nymphs & roll casting | Light nymphs or dry flies; Long casts in med/big waters | Long distance casting, windy conditions |
Montana Casting Co. Fly Lines
Each Montana Casting Company fly fishing line is designed to company founder Scott Joyner’s specifications to take full advantage of your rod’s dynamic power curve. Wind, rain, snow or shine, these lines are precision-engineered and Montana-tested for accurate casting with minimal effort.
Useful Fly Fishing Knots for Attaching Your Fly Line
How to Tie a Perfection Loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it. Watch a video demonstrating the Perfection Loop.
How to Tie a Nail Knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line. Watch our Nail Knot Video on YouTube.