12-11-2007, 08:58 PM
Pa writes: [size 1]when you use a dry fly as an indicator do you have to be mindful of the size nymph underneath it? [/size]
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Basically yes but not overly so. Heavy nymphs need more buoyant flies. But the depth of the water, speed of the water, and the turbulence on the water also affect this. The only way to know is to do it. Then adjust according to what is happening. Once you do some then you get more of an idea of what you need to do before hand.
In fast shallow water without a lot of turbulence on top you can get a way with more nymph weight and smaller and/or less buoyant flies.
At the same time skinny water can also mean you don't need a lot of weight to get the nymph to the bottom.
In Slow deep water heavy nymphs will drag a small dry / less buoyant fly under.
In Turbulent water on the top surface you are going to need more buoyant flies even if you don't have a nymph at all.
The faster the water more weight the nymph rig must have. The more turbulent the water is below the surface the more weight in the nymph system you have to have.
That is the extent of my finds from doing this.
I am sure FG can add more enlightenment.
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Basically yes but not overly so. Heavy nymphs need more buoyant flies. But the depth of the water, speed of the water, and the turbulence on the water also affect this. The only way to know is to do it. Then adjust according to what is happening. Once you do some then you get more of an idea of what you need to do before hand.
In fast shallow water without a lot of turbulence on top you can get a way with more nymph weight and smaller and/or less buoyant flies.
At the same time skinny water can also mean you don't need a lot of weight to get the nymph to the bottom.
In Slow deep water heavy nymphs will drag a small dry / less buoyant fly under.
In Turbulent water on the top surface you are going to need more buoyant flies even if you don't have a nymph at all.
The faster the water more weight the nymph rig must have. The more turbulent the water is below the surface the more weight in the nymph system you have to have.
That is the extent of my finds from doing this.
I am sure FG can add more enlightenment.
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