Hi, Glenn - I think you meant to write Chuck who is at ( bamasoapman AT earthlink DOT net - intentionally written out to prevent spammers), but I would be more than happy if you sent the leader formulae to me also. Thanks! Pete
On 12/24/06, Glenn Overton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Peter < I need your e-mail address for me to send you my leader formulas. Really it's Billy Taylor tapers . Write direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] didn't open your letter. I feel it be easier to spot when putting my name under subject in sending E-mail. I'm still learning...See you later..Glenn Overton ----- Original Message ----- *From:* Peter Gramp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* [email protected] *Sent:* Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:40 AM *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Tippet Material Question Glenn: I'd love to have that formula.. I have an 8ft 2 pc rod, that is a > 5 > wt rod (but, I want a 9ft 4wt rod)and I use a 6wt weight forward line. I > do > like my furled leaders better than I did the tapered ones I was using, > but This alone may cause some of your turn-over problems, as I've found out by experience... Even though a rod may say it is rated 5-6 weight, it may be better suited for one weight line versus another... Case in point, my "Walley World special" rod is 8'6" and supposedly 5-6wt, but for whatever reason a DT4F (double-tapered, 4wt floating) line (generic brand - i think sci anglers) works best on it. It depends on a rod-by-rod basis, but in my personal experience (albeit limited and quite possibly off), a change in line weight changes the leader's turnover. I also found that I wasn't using a stiff enough butt section on my hand-tied leaders... the result was a "wind cast" knot or (worse in my opinion) a sudden pile-up of leader at my feet with the line still shooting in a loop on the water with a resounding 'plunk!' ;) I guess my point is don't be discouraged, as it could be anything, but personally I'd try matching the rod weight to the line weight as a start, then tinkering with other factors (the leader itself), if that doesn't help. Again, just my opinion from personal experience, and I may be completely wrong on that one. Tight wraps, Pete
