09-29-2010, 05:40 PM
If the bubble is "set" correctly you are suppose to be able "feed" the line thru the bubble and let the fly sink or float naturally.. but as you said sis the line from the bubble to the rod will sink and gives a very "loose" feel to any control you may have..
Now, on the flies designed to sink like a bugger or nymph it will "pull" the slack line thru the bubble but in most cases it does it slowly.. sometimes too slowly.. and in that case a small split shot will help.. but again the slack line on the rod side can cause problems with control and feel..
Is it a good alternative to fly fishing with a fly rod.. yes.. it will at least get the person using various flies under various conditions..
again. hope this helps sis...
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Now, on the flies designed to sink like a bugger or nymph it will "pull" the slack line thru the bubble but in most cases it does it slowly.. sometimes too slowly.. and in that case a small split shot will help.. but again the slack line on the rod side can cause problems with control and feel..
Is it a good alternative to fly fishing with a fly rod.. yes.. it will at least get the person using various flies under various conditions..
again. hope this helps sis...
MacFly [cool]
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