This small article is a selection of questions and answers about leaders and tippets accumulated over the years. Martin Joergensen has harvested the most popular questions with the assistance of his fellow GFF partner Steve Schweitzer.
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Jon,
Fluocarbon i
Jon,
Fluocarbon is not invisible! It might be closer to the refraction index of water than nylon, but you can see it, I can, and so, I'm sure, can the fish. I think the main benefit of fluocarbon is that is sinks and doesn't lie on the surface creating a "dimple" and the resulting shadows and reflections. It might be less visible, but it's not invisible.
Regarding being a novice, we have all been there, and I'm afraid that the only way out and forward is to get some routine. I usually say "fish more and think less!"
Time on the water, experiences with fish and practical experiments will lead to a lot more improvement than any book or web site can (even this one!).
And listen to fellow anglers who seem to know what they are talking about - and catch fish. A good mentor is one of the best things you can have when learning.
Martin
Hello all concerned,
Hello all concerned,
I would like to ask a couple of questions if I may ?
Firstly, Is Flourocarbon tippet material really invisible under water ?
I am finding it increasingly difficult to believe that it is...... because I see fish just turn away from my flies !
Or is it the fly that is putting the fish off ?
Secondly , are my expectations of trout fishing too high for a novice? And should I be more patient and not expect a result every time I go to the water ? Is this way of thinking about Trout fishing a common trait for a novice fly man ?
I appreciate any responses, I have tried to read as much as possible on the subject etc...my casting is very accurate and I can cast a good distance if required....my knot tying is ok and my presentation is a first when I use a dry fly !
Very much appreciate the chance to express my thoughts here, thanks again.
Look forward to reading any comments>
Jim,
Yes, in some
Jim,
Yes, in some instances you can use the straight tippet line as the whole leader, but in the far majority of cases you will need a real tapered leader.
And yes, you can also use the leader as your tippet and tie the fly directly on it, but it will cost you a bit of leader every time you tie on a new fly.
But it makes a lot of sense to use both - a leader to lead from the thick fly line to the thin tippet and a piece of tippet to lead from there to the fly. The tippet is essentially just a piece of straight, cheap mono, and a lot less expensive and easier to change than the leader itself.
Martin
can I use tippet mat
can I use tippet material line in place of a leader line? And can I use a leader line and not a tippet? Thanks Jim
what determines your
what determines your length of leader
For martin fisher.
For martin fisher.
Hello,
Just try and keep it simple at the start. A good, rod, reel, fly line, some dry and wet flies and some buzzers, landing net and good leaders. It all comes with practice, practice and practice. Mix fullers earth with dish washing liquid to make a paste, rub this lightly on the leader between your finger and thumb before you cast - this sinks the leader.
Hope that his helps. Tight Lines all.
Hank,
That someon
Hank,
That someone is me, and it's fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
Martin
Howdy,
Went to see
Howdy,
Went to see what was on the "Production Leaders" page and got this;
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someone might want to fix that.
Thankyou, thankyou a
Thankyou, thankyou and thankyou. Just started in fly fishing for trout in the UK., and the more you read the more confused you get! Lots of magazine articles mentioning (to me) improbable leader lengths/tippets etc. A web-site that gives me answers until I know enough to make my own mistakes.