ryan Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 while fishing the other night using a leech I had several occasions where my line was so twisted from the spinning of my leech in the water that it started to twist up on the line creating several knots anyone have any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian K. Shaffer Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 The solution - use heavier tippet. This can happen while dry fly fising.. sometimes you switch from one really medium sized pattern like a Parachute Adams say in size 14.. then go to a size 8 Renegade. Your tippet will be compromised... stretching itself with each fasle cast caused by the wind resistance and additional weight of the fly. So switching to heavier tippet will fix all your problems. By the way - night fishing I use 3X (8lb) or heavier. screaming reels - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 The solution - use heavier tippet. This can happen while dry fly fising.. sometimes you switch from one really medium sized pattern like a Parachute Adams say in size 14.. then go to a size 8 Renegade. Your tippet will be compromised... stretching itself with each fasle cast caused by the wind resistance and additional weight of the fly. So switching to heavier tippet will fix all your problems. By the way - night fishing I use 3X (8lb) or heavier. screaming reels - Brian brian thanks alot that makes perfect sense I was using a 5lb tippet I will try going up to 8lb I appreciate the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fox Statler Posted February 18, 2006 Members Share Posted February 18, 2006 If you are nymph or streamer fishing you can also tie in a #12 Crane Swivel about 2-3 feet above the fly. The crane swivel will add more weight getting the fly down quicker. Fishin' What They See, Fox Statler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 If you are nymph or streamer fishing you can also tie in a #12 Crane Swivel about 2-3 feet above the fly. The crane swivel will add more weight getting the fly down quicker. I am not familiar with that type of swivel where would I pick that up at and can I use it night fishing with woolies and leeches from leader to tippet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micheal Kyle Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 When I tie my leechs I will tie them with a 1\8" bead then tie them with #10 lead wraped 8 times then slide the lead under the bead. That is plenty of weight, The crane swivel is a great idea but if you are not familar with casting them it can be very frustrating to you beacuse it will cause a little bit of a hinge action. With heavier fly you can fish 3X-0X which is great. If you want to try the swivel I do have them in my shop. To Know People Is To Know Thier Ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I am not familiar with that type of swivel Ryan thats the old common swivel. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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