02-28-2014, 12:29 AM
With the different sink rate lines, I really don't use long leaders. Maybe 6' on one side at the most. I like to keep the flies at least 12" apart. With smaller fly on short and bigger on long I can spark attacks I think. Like small bait fish after a bug.
I use a Surgeon's loop.
If I need to lengthen from switching flies (and yes I have been there) I just Triple Surgeon not a piece on the existing.
Next time we hit it I will show you.
I too will use tags, specially deep nymphing. Rivers I prefer tags as well.
But, fishing the river this winter, I have been using a 5' furled leader and 36" of tippet. Tied so there is a 6" tag at the leader ring and a 30". Been working great and catching fish on both.
What is crazy is having a 28" and a 30" Carp take both at the same time!
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I use a Surgeon's loop.
If I need to lengthen from switching flies (and yes I have been there) I just Triple Surgeon not a piece on the existing.
Next time we hit it I will show you.
I too will use tags, specially deep nymphing. Rivers I prefer tags as well.
But, fishing the river this winter, I have been using a 5' furled leader and 36" of tippet. Tied so there is a 6" tag at the leader ring and a 30". Been working great and catching fish on both.
What is crazy is having a 28" and a 30" Carp take both at the same time!
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