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 Western Tailwaters: Light Tippet-How Not To Break Off
Posted by joey on Tuesday, February 14 @ 16:02:48 PST
I have fished some western tail waters that hold absolute monster rainbow and brown trout. The problem is that they get fished so hard they are often very selective and shy. I would use an 11 foot 6x fluro leader when nymphing and often run 7x fluro off the bend of my lead nymph to my trailing nymph. I hooked a large rainbow and battled it for a few minutes when the 7x snapped. Are here any particular methods anyone would suggest when fishing with light tippets?
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Re: Western Tailwaters: Light Tippet-How Not To Break Off
by jason-c on Tuesday, February 14 @ 16:10:19 PST http://www.fliesandfinswest.com | | Hey Joey-I am sure anyone who fishes western tail waters, especially Colorado, has had the same experience. First I would say re-tie often. Not just after catching fish. My second suggestion would be, don't pinch weight on the line. That weakens it way too much. Use the method I describe in my nymphing video. Third a good disk drag is always helpful. Anyone have additional suggestions? |
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Re: Western Tailwaters: Light Tippet-How Not To Break Off
by KodiakCommando on Tuesday, February 14 @ 17:19:46 PST http://www.fishalaskamagazine.com | | I think all of jason's tips really help but some other things i have learned is to run with the fish. IF it's at all possible try to walk as fast as you can safely while a big fish is taking line or pulling. This seems to really help. I also would set my drag much looser than normal especially for the initial run. |
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