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I used these years ago. What's the general opinion on the best leader attachment method?
Chaz
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How long does that take you to build?
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I'm in north Augusta. All I need is a recommendation on thread and adhesive.
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Rats........ maybe a mod will move this for me, my apologies
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I have ordered some hook keepers for some of the rods I use. What good basic thread wrap / glue would I need to attach them?
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Sometimes, the sail right over the boat.
Or I miss and get a fly bomb in the face.
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Well done....I like seeing the dog walk in the creek. Is the first fish a creek chub?
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From everything I am reading, go with a furled leader to turn over big bass flies. It would work equally well for handling leggy, fuzzy bluegill flies, too.
This guys got a great deal on furled leaders.
....from the guy who won't use a leader LOL
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So if you were recommending a tapered leader for my fishing style, what's a couple of starter numbers? I'm a freshwater, southern panfishes / bass guy.
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Alaska - ice fishing please
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What does the "X" refer to for tapered leaders?
Thanks
Chaz
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Or.....that could be a giant penny!
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What sort of shoe do you wear with these?
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Anyone have a lead on hip waders that aren't a rubber oven?
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Have you considered furled leaders? I don't fish with anything else.
https://www.facebook.com/lotechsleaders?notif_t=page_new_likes
I'm afraid I don't understand leaders in general, much less a furled one.
I saw tippet material in cabelas the other day, is that only used on the fly end of the leader?
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I have fished with a fly rod since I was 15 years old. From the minute I picked my friends rod up, I was hooked. I have never, ever, ever fished with a real leader. I've used a mono line of course, but would like to entertain the idea. I see they are composed of multiple sections of line. Or I see you can buy them tapered.
For my needs (panfish, bass) what recipe would you recommend or pre manufactured leader?
Thanks, and sorry to have to ask such a basic question.
Chaz
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I have a few fly rods, I believe I use a 6/7 wt floating line. I primarily fish local creek / rover for panfish and bass.....heck, anything that will bite LOL. Make a trip once in a blue moon to the mtns for some trout fishing, but that's rare.
What are some good mid range line brands? It's been a while since I changed mine so I'm behind the curve. I think my last brand was Scientific Anglers.
Thank you.
Chaz
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I appreciate the great information here, a lot of my confusion is now clear. And, yes, I'm sure not everyone is happy with XXX vise, but those that are aren't writing reviews, they are tying.
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Chasnc.... I appreciate your dad's innovativeness.
Me too part of me feels guilty for even looking at a modern vise. This one is 35 years and still kicking. I had a buddy give me a Thompson clip on and it went back in the drawer in favor of dad's invention.
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Hello,
This is my first post....figure I'd start out with a really dumb one!
I've tied since I was 15 years old. Started out using needle nose vise grips. Then my dad crafted a more formal vise using a tap wrench inserted to a wood base, and I have used if off and on since then. I'm now 50 and picked up my old box of materials to get back to some of the things I enjoyed at 16. I tie freshwater, dries, streamers, caddis, and used to sell poppers in high school to classmates who had never seen anyone tie. I used to get my supplies from Tackle Craft in Wisconsin; they are now closed.
So I'm looking for a new vise. I see that now rotary's are popular, not sure they existed in the 80's. Anyhow, I have noticed some rotate on the hooks axis, and some not. Soooooo, couple of questions:
Why did the rotary get introduced?
The axis rotating vise seems more practical to me, or rather, the non axis seems clumsy.
Are there any good reviews of the sub $150 vises?
Anything to stay away from?
Thanks in advance,
Chaz
No knot eyelets?
in Fly Fishing Gear & Techniques
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Thank you, gentlemen.