This is all great information, much appreciated. I think the taper and avoiding the kick will certainly be something that will be of benefit whether or not it is the cause of the recent issues.
I think in future in times where distance is a huge priority when I'm loch styling (not common I more often than not prefer to cast in the 15-20m range) I will consider two flies. Though I still want to get to the bottom of the issue with 3 flies and will have a casting session this weekend and report back.
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Addressing My Loch Style Casting Issues
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Re: Addressing My Loch Style Casting Issues
Quick update on this one. Based on the illustrations of the kick due to lack of taper I made a change. Have cut down a 9ft chameleon pre manufactured tapered leader to about 3ft (just used the section where it has the most aggressive taper) I’ve nail knitted this on and on the end put a tippet ring. The difference is night and day and have now done this on all my lines. I suspect the kick caused by the poor energy transfer was causing the tangles, has been a non issue since change and now done all my lines.
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Re: Addressing My Loch Style Casting Issues
That’s brilliant Phil, thanks for the update! This was written a long time ago, a few years before Sexyloops actually, back in 1996…
https://www.sexyloops.com/stillwater/ta ... ders.shtml
As you can see I keep the entire 9’ leader in place but use a leader that tapers slowly as well eg Rio Trout 1X.
Something I noticed in Tassie, was anglers loch style fishing who were casting far further than I would. Since the boat is drifting downwind and the fish are swimming upwind, short casts (leader and a couple of metres flyline only) can be a very good approach. There are times when longer casts are better of course, but if I’m fishing dries or wets in the surface I rarely cast longer than this.
That Stillwater section is a little dated and I’m nearly 30 years older
but the methods and approach stood me well in NZ, Tassie, US and Canada. The only thing I think I’ve really understood since is the importance of currents. I knew it mattered then but didn’t realise how much.
Cheers, Paul
https://www.sexyloops.com/stillwater/ta ... ders.shtml
As you can see I keep the entire 9’ leader in place but use a leader that tapers slowly as well eg Rio Trout 1X.
Something I noticed in Tassie, was anglers loch style fishing who were casting far further than I would. Since the boat is drifting downwind and the fish are swimming upwind, short casts (leader and a couple of metres flyline only) can be a very good approach. There are times when longer casts are better of course, but if I’m fishing dries or wets in the surface I rarely cast longer than this.
That Stillwater section is a little dated and I’m nearly 30 years older
but the methods and approach stood me well in NZ, Tassie, US and Canada. The only thing I think I’ve really understood since is the importance of currents. I knew it mattered then but didn’t realise how much. Cheers, Paul