Greys Platinum Plus Float Pike Fly Line

Greys Platinum Plus Float Pike is a specialised floating WF9 fly line developed for presenting large pike flies. Its profile combines a short head, a pronounced front taper and an overweight head. Concentrating the working mass in this section helps transfer energy positively into the leader, giving the layout the authority needed to turn over a bulky fly as the cast straightens.

The short-head format is intended to generate line speed and useful distance with fewer false casts. That reduces the need to carry a long length of line in the air and is particularly relevant on banks with restricted back-cast room, including positions bordered by reeds, bushes or a high bank. The pronounced front taper supports controlled turnover when a large fly creates appreciable air resistance.

Profile and fishing use

The profile suits an angler who wants to move promptly from forming the loop to shooting line. A low-diameter running line is intended to travel freely through the guides after release, supporting the short head as it pulls the remaining line forwards. The dual-colour layout marks the intended shooting point. This visual reference helps position the working part of the head consistently at the tip ring before the final delivery.

• Type: specialised floating WF9 pike fly line.
• Head profile: short, overweight head with a pronounced front taper.
• Casting layout: low-diameter running line and dual-colour shooting-point marker.
• Finish: smooth, slick and supple coating with a slim welded front loop.
• Overall length: 90 ft; designed in the United Kingdom.

The smooth, slick and supple coating supports comfortable handling while forming the cast and managing loose line. Its flexibility keeps the running section manageable in the hand, while the slick surface assists passage through the guides. At the front, the slim welded loop provides a neat, direct attachment point for a leader without the bulk of a large terminal knot in the fly line.

Because the complete line is floating, its position can be watched at the surface and adjusted after the fly lands. This is distinct from a sink-tip or fully sinking arrangement. The practical emphasis remains on casting large pike flies with a compact working section, a clearly marked release reference and a running line intended for shooting. The profile suits pike anglers who value quick head control where repeated false casting or generous room behind the caster is unavailable.