Kebari fly and Tenkara leader swap

[troutnabout 0]

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Great! I've done a bit of tenkara line/ leader fabrication research and experimentation, but I'd like to see your links. Hopefully you've turned up something I haven't. I am always looking to learn something new.</p></blockquote>

[troutnabout 0]

Hi David

 

Have you seen George Daniels leader formulas? Also the Czech nymphing leaders are good also.

[DavidHE 0]

troutnabout- Dynamic Nyphing and George Daniels are resources I had not yet stumbled upon. Looks like a good read, and I've been wanting to improve my nymphing. 2 birds 1 stone. Thank you for the reply!

[troutnabout 0]

Hey Dave

 

So glad this was new to you. Usually when I give someone more than they asked for, an apology soon follows, lol. Hope it helps you with your nymphing too .

[Old Hat 0]

troutnabout - are you talking about a tenkara line or just the leader portion? Honestly, I have never done much than just a length of tippet for the leader.

[troutnabout 0]

Hi Old Hat

 

There are a number of configurations for Tenkara. I'm talking about a combination of a level line and leader or a braided line and leader . Some people incorporate Czech nymph leader formulas making sighter leaders for nymphing . If you'll sign up I can point you to some links and resources.

[Old Hat 0]

OK got it. Sorry, I am going to have to decline. I have never made any of the long leaders (line) before. No way I could get it figured out and done by October 15th. I am late seeing this. Maybe next time. Good idea though.

[troutnabout 0]

Hi old hat

 

Hope you will reconsider. I am going to move the due date to October 30th. You can do a very easy leader by using tippet ring for each step down in your tapered sections. Just use an improved cinch knot to attach the tippet to the ring. Easy peasy

[DavidHE 0]

I've constructed and tested many lines of various materials. I fished with one for several hours this weekend that I enjoyed using. It worked nicely when wind gusts swept thru and allowed for delicate presentation. It's great to see only your fly hit the water and watch a fish grab it instantly. I'll set about making them this week. Hopefully they work well for everyone else. Looks like we are waiting for 1 more, Oct 30 still the due date?

[fishingbobnelson 0]

troutnabout,

I have sent you a couple of PMs with no answer and have not seen an update to this thread by you in three weeks. I just want to make clear that this swap is still going to happen, that we are tying five sets and the due date is still Oct 30 - ten days from now. Please respond.

[DavidHE 0]

I hope we're still on. I've got 12 flies and 6 lines ready to send out. Just need the address.

[rockworm 0]

Since this swap didn't even half fill I haven't started to tye flies or build leaders. Furthermore, the absence of communication and direction from our swapmeister has undermined my confidence in the swap. I think I will withdraw.

[fishingbobnelson 0]

Since I have received no response from the SM, I agree with rockworm. I withdraw from this swap.

[DavidHE 0]

The wheels are coming off the wagon.....

I'd volunteer to step in, but haven't participated in enough swaps to be a SM...

I like the idea of this swap, seeing and trying new lines as well as flies is intriguing. Maybe it can be revisited/ rehashed at a later date.

[jburge 0]

Yup, I think this time is a bust. I'm out too.

 

DavidHE, you're right about it being a good idea. Perhaps a couple of months down the road it might be worth a try.

 

John