11-02-2009, 05:28 AM
For me it depends on the depth of the water and type of nymph Im fishing. If im fishing for example scuds or sows I usually want them to bounce on the bottom So Ill pinch on 2 even 3 size B split shots especially on faster water.
I usually tie an overhand knot 4 inches from first fly and pinch on the weight above it. That way I can adjust the weight up or down my leader with out the weight getting to close to the first fly.
In a tandem rig I usually never weight my second fly I like it to drift higher in the water column that way Im able to cover 2 depths at once.
For streamers Ill pinch the weight right in front of the fly giving it a diving motion similar to a wounded bait fish.
You want to get your flys down to were the fish are. The trick is to weight it just enough so the currant drifts your fly down stream with out it getting snagged.
Since rivers vary in depth its a good idea to carry something to remove split shots.
I use a Benchmade knife I know they make special split shot removable tools but I find carrying a good knife with you comes in handy.
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I usually tie an overhand knot 4 inches from first fly and pinch on the weight above it. That way I can adjust the weight up or down my leader with out the weight getting to close to the first fly.
In a tandem rig I usually never weight my second fly I like it to drift higher in the water column that way Im able to cover 2 depths at once.
For streamers Ill pinch the weight right in front of the fly giving it a diving motion similar to a wounded bait fish.
You want to get your flys down to were the fish are. The trick is to weight it just enough so the currant drifts your fly down stream with out it getting snagged.
Since rivers vary in depth its a good idea to carry something to remove split shots.
I use a Benchmade knife I know they make special split shot removable tools but I find carrying a good knife with you comes in handy.
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