Members brokeoff Posted June 25, 2012 Members Posted June 25, 2012 I need some help from the experts....that's why I came here first. My problem is when I use a fly as an indicator, like a Big Ugly, with a dropper nymph, within about three minutes my tippet and leader are a twisted up mess. It doesn't matter if there is wind or not. I think it has something do with my cast but I can't figure it out for sure. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks all in advance.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 You need to have a heavier leader to the Big Ugly fly. Maybe a 2x 7.5ft leader... The mono is being stretched.... bad thing too as it weakens everything in the system. I say use 4X off the 2X leader... 6lb.. but a number of my friends use 3X 8lb. 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.
Members brokeoff Posted June 26, 2012 Author Members Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks Brian, I bet that is the problem. I was using 5X 9.5 ft leader. I will give it a try
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