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I heard it before but forgot... What can I attach to my floating fly line to make my flies sink?
What's the thing that adds more weight. Say if I want to drop a fly down 8 ft?
Also, what is the technique called where you have a dry fly then tied onto that a trailing wet fly?
Thanks!
Second question first; the second fly is referred to as the dropper and the first fly, the point fly, is used as an indicator.
With reference to the first question; if your intent is to turn your floating line into a temporary sink tip line, the easiest way to achieve that is to use a very fast or extra fast sinking poly leader, it probably won't get you as deep in current but it should do and they are readily available from any well stocked fly shop. I do know that Cabela's carries them. An alternative is to acquire a length of Cortland LC 13 lead core line. Cut a length of it off and put a loop in each end and you are good to go, attach one end of it to your fly line and a three to six foot leader to the other end. Start with three foot length of the LC13 and work your up from there and remember to open your casting loops up if you don't want it to get ugly. As an aside the 13 refers to the weight of the line in grains/foot. The best solution of all though is to get either a full sinking line or a sink tip.
You can call it a leader, but its officially called the tippet.
And where can i purchase them & the little metal connectors for connecting th fly line leader to the floating fly line?
Basically, the same answers to your similar question two days ago.
The No-Knot eyelet is a small barbed eyelet that's inserted into the end of the fly line, to which you then tie the leader.
The fly connector you're looking for is (was) called the Kwik-Klip (not sure of the spelling). You tied it to the end of your leader, then clipped the fly to it, avoiding a knot.
In practice, these are a very bad idea!! You don't want anything that unnatural on the end of your leader, right next to your fly. Don't be lazy. Tie your flies on with a knot. You're going to catch a lot more fish.
which is the better fly line. RIO Gold Trout Line(Floating). or Scientific Anglers Mastery GPX Taper Weight Forward Floating Fly Line?
Tough question. Might as well ask which is better -- Catholics or Lutherans? Personally, I gravitate toward Scientific Anglers. I have been using their products for a while and have watched their product lines evolve. However, there is a fellow here on Y!A whose handle is "RIO."
RIO, Scientific Anglers, and a few other companies are really duking it out for supremacy in the world of fly lines. Both of the lines you mention are at the same price point and they target anglers purchasing the high-middle (?) range of fly fishing products. They claim some of the same features -- welded loops, improved buoyancy, heavy forward weighting for more aggressive casting, etc. Both also come in a "neon" and "natural" color.
If you're planning to buy your line from a fly shop, you might ask the personnel there if any of them have these fly lines reeled up so you can try them. A few years ago I went to my fly shop to get some new fly line and one of the younger clerks was trying to up-sell me from the Scientific Anglers' "Professional" line to the "Mastery" line (same one that you're looking at). I didn't go for it until he pulled out a rod that had that very line on it. I was impressed enough with it to pay the extra $20 it cost me. Like I said, I have some brand loyalty to Scientific Anglers, but I'm pretty sure that if I bought a fly line at the same price point from a different company, it would get the job done. I don't want to tell you that your choice doesn't matter at all, but this will probably come down to personal preference...
Your tackle choices are determined by the fishing conditions.
Using weighted nymphs or streamers, or adding weight to the leader, is effective to a moderate depth when used in conjuction with a full floating line. Such rigs typically suffice for most stream and river fishing, as the desired fishing depth is rarely more than four or five feet.
At a certain depth, dredging with a floating line becomes ineffective or inefficient. Not only do you need to use a longer leader to get deeper, but more weight may also be necessary. You must also consider the rate of current flow, with faster current necessitating even longer leaders and more weight. At this point you're probably so frustrated with your tackle choice that you're no longer enjoying the experience.
When you need to fish deep, and you don't need to be visually connected to the end of your fly line, sinking lines get down fast, stay down throughout the presentation, are rarely influenced by varying surface currents, and enable a direct connection to the fly. The last part is particularly advantageous when swinging streamers down and across, where the takes are typically fast & agressive. Sinking lines are also frequently chosen when fishing stillwaters, since given an amount of patience, you can get your fly down very deep. Sinking lines are also effective with relatively short leaders, in fact very short in water that is less than perfectly clear or for fish that are anything but spooky.
As with their floating counterparts, the design of sinking lines has evolved tremendously over the years. Now a fly angler can find a line that specifically meets the needs for any fishing situation. The problem is that sinkers are dedicated to one style (deep) fishing. They aren't much fun to cast, and they lack the visual connection that adds to the enjoyment.
If you're fishing routinely calls for fishing deep, deeper than a floater can effectively allow, then add a sinker or two to your line selection. Most guys feel they can cover the water column with floating lines and enjoy the convenience of switching from surface to subsurface fishing without changing out lines.
I have a few Questions about a fly fishing line and leader.
1. I am stuck between these few fly lines, so please tell me which is the best. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=&id=0030121318418a&navCount=2&podId=0030121&parentId=cat602041&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602041&hasJS=true
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=scientific-anglers-mastery-series-floating-saltwater-fly-lines&categoryId=50605&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3943&cat4=1112&shop_method=pp&feat=3943-tn
2. I am also not sure about these few backings. So please tell me which is best. And what pound, and how much length should I get?
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=mastery-fly-line-backing&categoryId=16758&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3943&cat4=1112&shop_method=pp&feat=3943-tn
Okay to continue with question 2.
The other links are:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20437-cat602041_TGP&rid=&indexId=cat602041&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=4&parentType=index&parentId=cat602041&id=0011213
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20437-cat602041&id=0011220311249a&navCount=4&podId=0011220&parentId=cat602041&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602041
And my 3rd question.
3. Which leader should I go with. You pick one out from Cabela's or LL Bean. Thanks!
Try to word your answer like; the line, then the backing, and then the leader. Thanks!!
Yes I do already have the tippet.
And if you need to know the species I'm after then here they are:
Snook (small to medium), Redfish, Speckled Trout, flounder, and other medium sized saltwater fish. Thanks for taking your time to read (sort of long) and answer my question. Thanks and have a great Holiday!
Sorry my weight is 9.
Ok, lets get this sorted out, firstly i would go for the scientific anglers as the qualty of their lines is far superior to the other makes, also i would offer you this as an alternative to the SA line, however they really are equally as good
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0043861319711a&navCount=9&podId=0043861&parentId=cat20505&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20431-cat20505&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20505&hasJS=true
As for backing then 20lb is fine, for makes of this it doesnt really matter although i prefer gel spun backing as this really does offer a bit of stretch if you get a good fish, also its lower in diameter than the others and will take up less spcae on your reel. When addimg backing i would go for 200 yards for hard fighting salttwaer fish such as tarpon.
Try these
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_71953_175003001_175000000_175003000_175-3-1
It can be expensive but is worth it buy 200 yards or more of this. And 20lb will be fine.
Often there is no need for leaders in saltwater, insted i attach my tippet straight to the braided loop attached to my fly line, however if you want a leader try
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20524&id=0000985314801a&navCount=12&podId=0000985&parentId=cat20524&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20524&hasJS=true
Use a 10lb flourocarbon tippeton this such as airflo sight free G3.
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