Using this same idea could you use a 'mini-head' of fast sinking wet fly line (such as Wet Cel Type V)?
I think it's a little more flexible and would cast easier than lead core line. Has anyone tried this? How would I attach the section? Knots or loop connectors? Thanks in advance, Preston --- Gary and Diane Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve > What you are looking for is cortlands LC13. Put a > loop on each end and add it to the segment of of > your leader just before the tippit. I use them from > 3 to 24 inches. Changes your casting some, I tilt > the rod a little off vertical. A slow or medium > action rod works best. > > Gary Smith > > Steve Brettell wrote: > > > I read recently, and I don't know where (I > apologize to the author), about a neat way of > sinking a leader without split shots, mud or > whatever. I haven't tried it yet, because the water > is mainly frozen, and the drifts are too damn deep > for this gimp to get over or through. > > > > You use lead core trolling line. Cut it into > various lengths, from 6inches to whatever, and whip > loops on both ends. Loop connect it to the leader > on one end and the tippet on the other. > > > > This kind of weight will not tangle or hang up on > underwater stuff. > > > > I hope to try it soon, but just heard that there > is a possibility of three more days of snow. So it > goes. > > > > Steve, > > In Maryland > > -- > > > > > _____________________________________________________________ > > Get 25MB, POP3, Spam Filtering with LYCOS MAIL > PLUS for $19.95/year. > > > http://login.mail.lycos.com/brandPage.shtml?pageId=plus&ref=lmtplus >
