Do sinking leaders work? Sinking leaders cast smoothly because they form a natural extension of your fly line , and the weight is distributed throughout After several seasons of using them, I’ve found they cast easier and farther than leaders weighted with shot. They’re also much less likely to tangle. How long should a tip … Read more
Why use a sink tip fly line? Sink tips get your fly down while making it easier for you to mend line and get a proper drift or swing Integrated sink tips with large diameter midsections let you cast heavier flies further with fewer false casts. What is the fastest sinking fly line? The fastest … Read more
Sinking leaders cast smoothly because they form a natural extension of your fly line , and the weight is distributed throughout After several seasons of using them, I’ve found they cast easier and farther than leaders weighted with shot. They’re also much less likely to tangle. What leader for sink tip fly line? The most … Read more
How do you straighten a tippet with a leader? All you have to do is pull it between your hands and stretch it Stretch it, grab another piece, stretch it, grab another piece, stretch it. Obviously you get close to the tippet you get a little bit more gentle and you stretch it all the … Read more
There are several reasons: a sinking tip gets the fly deeper , I can fish much shorter leaders , they allow for greater accuracy than fishing a longer leader on a floating line, and it’s easier to throw a sinking tip than it is to throw a heavily weighted fly with a floating line. Why … Read more
Anglers use sinking line when fish are feeding lower in the water column and they need to control the depth of their flies It can be used in both moving and still water. If the feeding zone for flies is lower in the water column, sinking line is going to get you there much faster … Read more
The Rio Midge Tip is a floating line with a 3ft clear intermediate sinking tip perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers and buzzers in the top 12 inches of the water column, shallow shorelines, sub-surface on windy days and over the top of weed beds. What leader to use with sink tip fly line? The most … Read more