RE: [VFB] Quote

[Thomas R. Eckert]

Title: Nachricht

disagree! The rod works like a shock absorber and a 5 x tippet (with +/- 5 lbs breaking strength) will never break due to continuous pulling it will break due to the shocks just my 2 cents.. Thomas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Richard Zieger Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 12:25 PM To: virtual fly box Subject: [VFB] Quote "Lifting your rod tip to set the hook uses up all but one ounce of a 5X tippet's strength, so be careful.  Play the fish by holding you rod level and pointed at the fish will all pressure on your reel, not your rod.  Contrary to opinion  your leader will take more strain played directly on your reel than or your rod.   "Fly Tying, Spinning and Tackle Making"       George Leonard Herter   Rick   Agree or disagree?