Newb question. I put the simple short pigtail of mono on the end of my WFF line (5wt) with a nail knot and perfection loop, probly only 4 inches worth. Partly from the abuse of tying the tail knot, and partly over time, the pig tail has gotten a pretty good curl that I can’t straighten.
My question is, is this much of a concern. Primarily, I’m thinking of it causing cast problems. I’m still new and poor enough at casting that I probably wouldn’t be able to know if cast problems were caused by the curled pig tail or my casting.
The pig tail is Orvis Hi-Flote, 20-lb, I think. Or since it’s on the business end, it should be a pig nose? Tongue? Looks more like a tail right now.
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Good answer for a floating but section, But I would try to straighten it out. I would think that it would affect your cast and how it floats on the water, but, that is just me.
Hey David,
This is a change of topic, but where abouts do you live in Glen Burnie? And how long have you been flyfishing? I live in East Baltimore right now, and I’ve only been flyfishing for a short time. I was wondering where you fish mostly, and what fish you go after most. I’m not trying to be nosy, just excited to see someone from fairly close to home.
I am near the hospital, 100 & 97. I just started about 2 years ago. Got kids (1 w/ADD) and a working wife, so don’t get out much (or far).
Get the “Maryland Trout Streams” book if you haven’t (assuming you do some freshwater?). They just released the 2nd edition, and I chatted with the authors at a show about a month ago.
I’ve hit the Middle Patuxent and Gunpowder, plus some ponds, and took an Orvis class at the VA Homestead.
Are you tying? I started about a year ago, but don’t do a lot; when it gets frustrating from early skills, I quit.
Maybe if it works out, we can learn from each other some.
Haven’t done salt yet, except for bait years ago, but my honey has signed us up for cruise in June which has a half-day bone flats option. Should be interesting; haven’t swung anything but a 5wt yet.
Oh, reread your questions. Since I’m a newb with little natural talent, I’m wading for trout mostly, and blue gill, bass, or whatever will bite in ponds that are closer to home. In the Middle Patuxent delayed harvest area, my target was trout, but I’ve been getting what I believe are chub. They’ll do. I’m a C&R guy, although will probably bring something home sometime (especially if it won’t make it over summer anyway).
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Hey David,
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my questions. I also fish for trout mostly, but I’d like to do a bit of saltwater this year myself. I’ll be taking a trip this coming fall(honeymoon), and it will most likely be centerred around fishing (finacee’s Idea!!)I’m not too sure where it’ll be as of yet, but I am indeed looking forward to it. When you said you fished ponds for trout, which ponds were you speaking of? I’ve been catching more than my fair share lately at my local small pond. They’ve done the pre-season stocking there a few weeks ago, and I’ve been catching and releasing at least five or six every time I hit the place. Have you caught any Golden Trout yet? My first one was an odd experience for me. They are really cool looking, but it was unexpected. I do tie my own mostly, but I’ve been lazy this season so far. I like the idea of learning with someone, as opposed to just learning from them, so maybe we can meet up at one of our local spots in the near future. Have a good night sir, and I look forward to some good reports from you on the local fishing!!