01-30-2006, 05:35 PM
tomc, I am assuming that you are using a WF, try a double taper. The bell is different and easier to cast on small streams, but, shoots the line out better, plus you can even cut it in half and have two lines at 45' which is a lot for rivers and you still have your backing if they run.
As far as strike indicators, a very large # of fly fishermen use them although they might not admit it. I don't see the problem, it helps put your fly in the zone. I have used a floating line and added some amnesia for a but section (red) and use that for a strike indicator.
Rule of thumb Discman, is to double your leader length for how deep the water is and place your indicator there, but I times I will shorten leader either on slower moving water or if I want the nymph suspended. The prince was probably representing a scud (sow bug, potato bug) which is the main food source in rivers. Caddis aren't active right now, if you want to dry, try Griffith gnats or small BWO emergers or midges. It also helps to get a book or off the net a chart of the hatches. Try a red copper john , flashback pheasant tail, haresear but smaller like 16-20.
Sounds like you got the bug though, Discman. Time to put that spinning outfit and lures aside for fishing cliffs.
One last note: To properly execute a roll cast, lift your rod above your head till the line is even with your body, or slightly behind, and forcefully point the tip where you want your fly to go. You have to do the first part of this a little quicker with a nymph to get the fly to the top of the water. Tomc probably already knows this.
Roll casting is one thing you can't practice with out water, cause you need that resistance.
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As far as strike indicators, a very large # of fly fishermen use them although they might not admit it. I don't see the problem, it helps put your fly in the zone. I have used a floating line and added some amnesia for a but section (red) and use that for a strike indicator.
Rule of thumb Discman, is to double your leader length for how deep the water is and place your indicator there, but I times I will shorten leader either on slower moving water or if I want the nymph suspended. The prince was probably representing a scud (sow bug, potato bug) which is the main food source in rivers. Caddis aren't active right now, if you want to dry, try Griffith gnats or small BWO emergers or midges. It also helps to get a book or off the net a chart of the hatches. Try a red copper john , flashback pheasant tail, haresear but smaller like 16-20.
Sounds like you got the bug though, Discman. Time to put that spinning outfit and lures aside for fishing cliffs.
One last note: To properly execute a roll cast, lift your rod above your head till the line is even with your body, or slightly behind, and forcefully point the tip where you want your fly to go. You have to do the first part of this a little quicker with a nymph to get the fly to the top of the water. Tomc probably already knows this.
Roll casting is one thing you can't practice with out water, cause you need that resistance.
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