Hi Don! It's great to be here and see so many familiar faces. I had a great time (as always) at Somerset and it was a real treat to see you there!
I am actually thinking of trying a light weight level line (like running line) on a separate spool for nymphing ala the original Joe Humphreys setup and similar to that which has now been adopted by some US FF team members. If I do, I'll also be able to use a specific "nymphing leader." *figures that by applying all available technology he MIGHT become an average nympher. ;-) Thanks for the howdy, Richard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DonO Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 11:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [VFB] BRAIDED LOOP LEADER CONNECTORS ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Ross Hi all. I signed on a couple of days ago and I'm officially un-lurking with this disjointed little post. :-) Henk, do you mean Sepp's loops? My only concern with some loops is the smooth transference of energy. I still usually whip a small loop. If I could cast better, I'd use nail knots. ;-) Richard Hey Richard, Was good to see you again in NJ. Did you have a good time? I use the braided loops with the shrink-tube on my 8wt and smaller outfits. Then I use a looped braided leader, shortened, then two diameters of tippet tied with blood-knots. To swap to nymphing (in deeper than 3' of water), I have a spare spool loaded with sink-tip, a sinking braided leader and a short tippet of heavy flourocarbon. On the heavy stuff, especialy saltwater, I make my own loops and whip-finish them, and seal the knot in virgin liquid vinyl. The liquid vinyl stays pliable and goes through the guides easily. I also apply vinyl to the backing to flyline knot (stripped line w/nail-knot) so that it runs through the guides more easily, especially on the 12 and 14wts. There is so much pressure being exerted with a big fish and that knot can run the guides a dozen or more times while fighting it. The same goes for the line-to-leader knot when trying to land a big fish. It needs to go through the guides without hanging up in the least. DonO
