Could someone explain how I would go about adding a tippit ring to a furled leader? I have been using the shorb loop on and I would like to try one with a tippit ring to see how it casts.
Thanks
Bill
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Could someone explain how I would go about adding a tippit ring to a furled leader? I have been using the shorb loop on and I would like to try one with a tippit ring to see how it casts.
Thanks
Bill
Before you start to twist each individual leg of the leader slip the ring over all the threads of one of the legs. I put a piece of 4lb mono through the loops then slide the ring over the mono (which acts as a threader) and then over the unfurled threads all the way down to the tippet end of the leader. If this does not make sense I will try again in more detail.
Tig's method can also be done using a crochette hook. Slip the ring over the hook then hook the leader loops off the peg and slide the ring onto that leg of the leader.
Another way is to twist and furl the leader. Put the Shorb loop in the butt end. Then, again with the crochette hook with ring on it, pick up the small loop at the tippet end and slide the ring onto the leader. Then put the knit picker through the small loop and latch the Shorp loop pulling it through and sliding the small loop all the way down the leader to trap the ring.
A 2 mm ring requires a #14 crochette hook and a 2.5 mm ring can be done with a #11.
If you are using 2 mm rings and furling 4# mono the method discribed by Tig works the best as there is too much bulk/od at the tippet end to get the ring onto the leader.
The 2 mm rings work well with both methods on 6/0 Uni tying thread or .005 C&C nylon.
You can thread a 2 mm ring on a leader made from 4 lb mono? WOW! That has got to be a tight fit. I use NICHE rings and the 2 mm is the size of a #10 fly hook eye. I do use them on the Kathy Scott leaders and they are perfect. For my 5 1/2' and 6' with 14/12/10/8/6 I use the NICHE 3 mm. I do know that each company's rings are a little different. I was using Streamside, but have recently switched
With great difficulty Joni, with great difficulty!! Hardly any room left for the tippet!! But they sure look nice on one of Kat's Uni Thread leaders! For the 4# mono/flourocarbon I use the 2 1/2 mm rings.
Is there a size chart hiding on FAOL, leader + ring + Tippet ?
Ohiofly;
No. There is on in the Anglers Supply site though. All the ring sizes I've seen are in MM and refer to the O.D. of the ring.
Salmon 3.5 mm
Sea Trout 3.0 mm
Streamers 2.5 mm
Trout 2 mm.
Sir Hise,
Thank you, I only just begun trying those little buggers. I am told they make a big difference and notably so on my 2 wt.:confused:
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Originally Posted by Jack Hise
I use the 2 mm for my light leaders like Kathy Scott's. 2 wt to 5 wt. But I DO use the 3 mm on my 4 to 6 wt and they are just fine. But like I said, I got 3 mm from Streamside and they were HUGE compared the the 3 mm from Niche. I think it is thickness also.
Check this chart out:
http://www.streamsideleaders.com/TIPPET%20RINGS.htm
FG,
I have some rings that are rather thin compared to the ones that you mentioned. I had asked about rings on a thread awhile back, well some showed up in the mail. No name, no return address, but I like them. I've noticed a difference on my 2 wt. only rod I've tryed them on yet. Do you know if any of the other Ohioans have Kathy's Leaders I'd love to see one? Thanks for the info, I've a lot to learn.:rolleyes:
Ohiofly;
Terror Tuber has some of mine furled to Kathy's spec's. PM your snail mail addy and I'll send you one.
Thanks lord Hise,
I'll pm the "Rotten Spud" and meet up with him.:roll::)
Kathy also posts here once in awhile. If you like them, drop her a PM, she would like that.
I have a Sage LL 2 wt. and I use Kathy's all the time on it. I did add the 2 mm ring on mine. Shorb is nice, but on that small end....ARGH!:lol:
FG,
I like the fine delicate, soft presentation I get with the ring. It's a little better with it, seem to turn um mm softer? maybe more control? but I'm still a work in progress, casting is nothing pretty but it works and I catch fish, but most of all I HAVE FUN!:D
Then is there any more?!;)
Just more Smiles, Laughs, Good times,and Fried Fish!:rolleyes:
Tip of the day!!
To keep the rings corraled store them on a safety pin. ;)
I hear that women refer to him as the "Spud Muffin"...Quote:
Originally Posted by ohiofly
;)
Ed
Rotten Spud - Spud Muffin - One Eyed Spud - Tater Tot - Baked Tater - Spud Mikey - OT - Don't matter what he's called! That Irish Boy Knows How To Eat! :shock: You should have seen that "Killit Skilet" disapear!!:rolleyes: BOY WAS MINE GOOD TOO!!;) I could have eaten another one.Quote:
Originally Posted by EdD
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Originally Posted by ohiofly
Ohiofly,
Gentleman Jack will help you so much. He did me, when I had some questions. He makes a fine leader and is an treat to gab with! Quite the guy...
Jack, I'll report back at the end of my season! You deserve at least that. Thank you,
Jeremy.