I'm toying with the idea of a furled mono/fluro leader for dries. Either Stren 2lb test (if I can find it) or Vanish. Taper it down to four threads threads for attaching to my tippet (which is usually 2lb test). Any experiences out there? What do we think?
It'll be stiffer than thread. What does that mean for presentation? Durability? Thoughts?
Last edited by iso; 01-04-2012 at 11:47 PM.
I think iso's comment "It'll be stiffer than thread" may be the key to the icing problem, something to think about. Also the waxed threads may not pick up as much water.
Iso I use 2# test Berkley Vanish for fluorocarbon leaders and Berkley 2# test XL for mono leaders. They are a bit less delicate in presentation than thread but can turn over larger flys.
Thanks jack. How many strands get furled at the tippet end of your leader? What size rod do you typically fish? Most of my time is spent with a 9 ft 5 wt, although the 9 ft 4 wt comes in a close second.
Iso
My leaders are a 12/10/8/6 taper. When you divide the 6 strands at the tippet end for the Shorb Loop or ring you end up with a leader that is 3X the single strand strength.
Most of my fishing is with 9' 4 or 5 wt. rods and I prefer a 7' leader made from Berkley 4# "Transition Gold" fluorocarbon as it seems to sink faster than even Berkley "Vanish". If they made the "Transiton Gold" in 2# I'd be using that.
iso
That is exactly what I use. Strand mono for drys and Vanish fluro streamers, it works great for me. All my attempts with thread were unsatisfactory to me. They all sank and pulled the dry under.
John Straight
JLS Custom Rods
Cassadaga,NY
It gets pretty nipply here as well. I switch to a "special Mono" I have because, thread leaders were freezing to rocks while I switched out flies. The special mono is very supple and performs as delicate as thread though. It doesn't seem to ice up.
But did make some fluorocarbon leaders as well and used them a couple of weeks ago on stillwater (yes I said stillwater, but freezing) I too noticed bad icing with the fluoro, but I assumed it was because of haveing the rod half submerged in my pontoon. I wish I had taken pictures of that. The guides had HUGE ice cubes.
Oh, John, no fair posting the same fish...LOL http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...tymology/page3
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