Viking Lars wrote:I'd love to hear if you nylon or fluorocarbon - or both? And why - and where?
Hi Lars
I fish fresh stillwater mostly - full range of fly types. I use both and choice depends on things like water depth, snaggy/weediness of the area, desired sink rate, scumminess of the water and whether I have time or inclination to be bothered changing the whole cast to fish differently.
Having dragged and failed to drag my share of fish out of weed and snags I do think FC is hardier. OTOH if tippet diameter is considered then some of my nylon has a slightly higher breaking strain for a similar stated diameter.
For dries and emergers I tend to go with FC as I want the tippet to sink but it not a fixed rule.
For nymphs and wets - depends.
For streamers, hmm, probably FC has its nose in front but... nylon is also used especially when I can't be bothered changing.
In saltwater I prefer the flats and if there are nasties around like coral or rock then FC but it is a state of mind choice rather than a scientific one.
No clear winner for all fly fishing. As the years go by I feel worse about decorating fish with flies and tippet. Nylon has made a comeback over the last 5 years.
Cheers
Mark
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