09-07-2009, 03:03 AM
I watched a program once, where the angler put several BB splits up the line 2" apart. It had a great effect and spread the weight out so was easier to cast...so he said.
To be honest, the only time I use split shot is deep nymphing.
Rivers I prefer sinking line. MUCH easier to cast, easier on the rods and more uniformed sink.....plus no need to mend, which is not to say I mind mending.
There are rare times I will use floating line to nymph, but generally it is the Dry/Dropper and the dropper will have some weight. When nymphing, I will use the BB, but I also carry a piece of lead core line in 2', 4' and 7' lengths that I will be adding to the floating line and skip the split. Like I said, much easier to cast.
Like I said SUB surface would be as it says SUB/ barely. And Depending on the water speed, you could need split to get sub surface
Now, nymphing I think bottom - and up, which is where I like my San Juan worms rolling around. Sub will be my soft hackles, wets, and emergers...LOL
Just jerking your chain, [laugh][laugh][laugh]
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To be honest, the only time I use split shot is deep nymphing.
Rivers I prefer sinking line. MUCH easier to cast, easier on the rods and more uniformed sink.....plus no need to mend, which is not to say I mind mending.
There are rare times I will use floating line to nymph, but generally it is the Dry/Dropper and the dropper will have some weight. When nymphing, I will use the BB, but I also carry a piece of lead core line in 2', 4' and 7' lengths that I will be adding to the floating line and skip the split. Like I said, much easier to cast.
Like I said SUB surface would be as it says SUB/ barely. And Depending on the water speed, you could need split to get sub surface
Now, nymphing I think bottom - and up, which is where I like my San Juan worms rolling around. Sub will be my soft hackles, wets, and emergers...LOL
Just jerking your chain, [laugh][laugh][laugh]
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