How To Tell Different Weighted Flies Apart

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One thing you might try is a much smaller shot. BB is pretty big. When I am using shot that big, or using a lot of weight/shot combo, I use a fairly large indicator. I also switch to a heavier flyline. I use a 5wt rod with a 6 wt flyline to cast those "deepwater" rigs. I usually relegate that rig to fishing pretty deep as well, and so the surface splash is pretty insignificant.

Actually I only tie a couple of flies with weight. I usually tie my big scuds (like size 10-12) with weight, and I sometimes tie a G Bug with weight ( again size matters). I also like to use Tungston bead heads on my midges. Everything else gets weighted on the line with a average size shot of 4-6.