I generally tie the dropper to the eye if the hook if possible. I find that this casts better for me than tying in at the bend. I use a clinch knot.
Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 10:43 PM Subject: [VFB] Fishing with a dropper > This is going to seem like a stpid question, but I've never tried fishing > with a dropper fly and I'd like to give it a shot. My question is about > the dry fly thats used to suspend the dropper. What kind of knot is used > for attaching the dry fly to the line? I would imagine that the wrong knot > would seriously disturb the fly's appearance on the water, but like I said, > I've never tried it so I don't know. Is there any special preparation that > needs to be done to either of the two flies? Either extra floatant on the > dry or a certain type of dry that has less of a tendency to be sucked under > by the dropper? > > Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone! > > JR >
