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- Mon May 20, 2024 5:57 pm
- Forum: Casting Sport
- Topic: What the fluff?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 252
Re: What the fluff?
Thanks Henri, So there are no formulas for fluff vs. leaders, just requirments. It comes down to personal choice and trial & error. I expected as much but had to ask. I have been playing around with fluff prototypes that more closely mimic real flies and wondered if I did not have to build the w...
- Sun May 19, 2024 11:46 pm
- Forum: Casting Sport
- Topic: What the fluff?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 252
Re: What the fluff?
Using a 10wt rod in a "5wt" competition, with a fly line that is >2X the head length of a standard line... is OK... but using a colored leader is silly?Paul Arden wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 1:23 pm I don’t like the hi-vis tippet and think that’s a bit silly. But that’s just me and a lot of other people.
- Sun May 19, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: New PB - wind knot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 141
New PB - wind knot
Folks, I commonly find wind knots in or within an inch of the fluff. And, of course, after a few days of casting, there will be the occasional one in the tippet section. I have actually, a few times, managed to tie some in the front taper of the fly line. I have tried to be able to demonstrate doing...
- Sun May 19, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: Flycasting
- Topic: Is this fly casting?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 454
- Sat May 18, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: Casting Sport
- Topic: What the fluff?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 252
Re: What the fluff?
I thought in accuracy events you had to use a specific fly, or even one supplied by the event, so that everyone had the same? But, for distance you are allowed to use anything? Like - can you tie the material onto a cut off hook for some weight? (A mini version of a Sedotti Slammer?) ..................
- Fri May 17, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: Casting Sport
- Topic: What the fluff?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 252
What the fluff?
I'm putting this in here as its the only place I found any discussion on "fluff". So... what is the deal? Is it regulated in any way when used in competition circumstances? And, other than for visibility, are there other reasons for it? I thought I was using it to keep from cracking the wh...
- Fri May 17, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: Tackle
- Topic: polyurethane line cleaning
- Replies: 8
- Views: 133
Re: polyurethane line cleaning
I use a product called "303 protectant". It is common in most marine stores and one bottle will last a lifetime if all you do is use it on flylines. (It is also very good on canoe hulls, especially if they are left outside in the sun. It is billed as a sunscreen for boats.) It is PU based,...
- Thu May 16, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Manshit
- Topic: Sexyloops Private messages question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 47
Sexyloops Private messages question
Folks,
How do you get messages that you have created to get out of the "Outbox" and into "Sent Messages"?
My stuff seems to get stuck there and not get "delivered".
Thanks!
How do you get messages that you have created to get out of the "Outbox" and into "Sent Messages"?
My stuff seems to get stuck there and not get "delivered".
Thanks!
- Tue May 14, 2024 11:31 pm
- Forum: Flytying
- Topic: streamer drag design
- Replies: 4
- Views: 95
Re: streamer drag design
Paul, I purchased the ones I have tied some flies with. I think the package actually said "fly lips" or something similar. They are tough to adjust, and twist when you cast or strip 'em too fast even after getting the fly to swim right. But... they can be fished downstream by feeding and h...
- Tue May 14, 2024 5:10 pm
- Forum: Flytying
- Topic: streamer drag design
- Replies: 4
- Views: 95
Re: streamer drag design
Vincente, How large of a streamer, and how deep do you want it to swim? In a current? How long are you willing to wait for it to sink? Generally, I find that using all synthetic materials, tying sparse so they don't trap air, and wrapping lead wire behind the hook eye will get a 5" saltwater st...