11-24-2009, 06:18 PM
I should clarify: when fishing rivers, I use #3 off the bend(although I prefer the tag method but just need to work on my knot tying skills while watching TV).
I really liked Kelly's method of using a heavier tippet (2x) for the main line with 2 bloodknots where the tags would go (one for each). He then uses a tag with lighter tippet and ties a perfection loop in the end and wraps it around the 2X (above the knot) and pulls it back thru the loop. It can rotate around the line to reduce tangles and the double line sticking out the side helps to keep it from "wilting". If one of them gets snagged, the theory is you loose only that fly. These are easy to exchange as you use up the tag.
For those having trouble picturing this:
Flyline----2X---BN-2X--BN-5X or 6X--Splitshot
attach 4,5,or 6X tags above each BloodKnot (BN)
For lakes, I've been using streamers with a nymph off the back of my streamer bend (figure it doesn't impact the streamer as much). I haven't fished many nymphs alone in stillwater due to lack of faith (how in the world can they find those little things?) but I was converted on a recent trip and will be using them a lot more in the future.
Jim
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I really liked Kelly's method of using a heavier tippet (2x) for the main line with 2 bloodknots where the tags would go (one for each). He then uses a tag with lighter tippet and ties a perfection loop in the end and wraps it around the 2X (above the knot) and pulls it back thru the loop. It can rotate around the line to reduce tangles and the double line sticking out the side helps to keep it from "wilting". If one of them gets snagged, the theory is you loose only that fly. These are easy to exchange as you use up the tag.
For those having trouble picturing this:
Flyline----2X---BN-2X--BN-5X or 6X--Splitshot
attach 4,5,or 6X tags above each BloodKnot (BN)
For lakes, I've been using streamers with a nymph off the back of my streamer bend (figure it doesn't impact the streamer as much). I haven't fished many nymphs alone in stillwater due to lack of faith (how in the world can they find those little things?) but I was converted on a recent trip and will be using them a lot more in the future.
Jim
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