01-07-2003, 07:12 AM
[cool]Don't flyrod blanks have different tapers than other blanks? I.E., hardly any at all? Try some of the new chemically sharpened "designer" hooks. The things are scary sharp right outta the box.
JMO, nothing scientific, but a pro put forth the idea that more guides (within reason, of course) will actually reduce friction by making the line take a straighter path & make it less prone to slap. Makes sense to me, especially if you're tossing ultralite baits.
For "cheapo" guides have a look at the PacBay Hardaloys. Ya can't get any cheaper without going to bent paperclips
and the quality is good.
Fishslayer
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JMO, nothing scientific, but a pro put forth the idea that more guides (within reason, of course) will actually reduce friction by making the line take a straighter path & make it less prone to slap. Makes sense to me, especially if you're tossing ultralite baits.
For "cheapo" guides have a look at the PacBay Hardaloys. Ya can't get any cheaper without going to bent paperclips
and the quality is good. Fishslayer
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