09-25-2008, 08:18 PM
Sink tip lines or streamer lines are VERY heavy and will sink very fast. They are designed for fast moving waters to get you down quick. The down side to them is they are hard as heck to cast.
A full sink line is much easier to cast because the weight is distributed differently, BUT, in full sink lines you now have to decide if you want a "WET CELL" which forms a belly in the line...designed for weedy waters to get line down, fly up. And Density Compensated full sink which forms NO belly. Putting fly on bottom with an up sweep when stripped. Then there is DEPTH CHARGE or lines weighted by grain.
Now once you have decided which style of sink line you want, you then have to pick a sink rate which is measured by Intermediate, Type I, Type II, and so on up to a TYPE VII (which sinks like a brick).
Another think to be aware of, is sinking line is THINNER in diameter than a floating for obvious reasons, so you are able to use more backing.
My two favorite choices of line I use are an Intermediate, because it can and will get to any depth, you just have to count down at times, and my 300 Grain Depth Charge line (for a 6 weight). I truely like the depth charge because it is 30' of the lead core line then 70 feet of Intermediate all in one smooth line. It pulls straight on the bottom like a Crawfish or a leech.
One other choice you have, I DEEP NYMPH. With a floating line, but I make a 20' to 30' leader out of straight 6 lb fluorocarbon (my choice).
I use a quick release indicator also. Bounce a fly about a foot off the bottom (sonar is a must). I love this style of fishing.
FG
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A full sink line is much easier to cast because the weight is distributed differently, BUT, in full sink lines you now have to decide if you want a "WET CELL" which forms a belly in the line...designed for weedy waters to get line down, fly up. And Density Compensated full sink which forms NO belly. Putting fly on bottom with an up sweep when stripped. Then there is DEPTH CHARGE or lines weighted by grain.
Now once you have decided which style of sink line you want, you then have to pick a sink rate which is measured by Intermediate, Type I, Type II, and so on up to a TYPE VII (which sinks like a brick).
Another think to be aware of, is sinking line is THINNER in diameter than a floating for obvious reasons, so you are able to use more backing.
My two favorite choices of line I use are an Intermediate, because it can and will get to any depth, you just have to count down at times, and my 300 Grain Depth Charge line (for a 6 weight). I truely like the depth charge because it is 30' of the lead core line then 70 feet of Intermediate all in one smooth line. It pulls straight on the bottom like a Crawfish or a leech.
One other choice you have, I DEEP NYMPH. With a floating line, but I make a 20' to 30' leader out of straight 6 lb fluorocarbon (my choice).
I use a quick release indicator also. Bounce a fly about a foot off the bottom (sonar is a must). I love this style of fishing.
FG
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