10-31-2009, 04:11 PM
Most fly lines are 90 ft.
Like Sin mentioned, backing is a must for a running fish, plus it helps fill out the proper sized reel so the line won't come off to curly.
Now, the next part is just my choice.
I use P-Line fluorocarbon for tippet. One, it is allot less money and I use long lengths on sinking lines and on my Furled Leaders.
I buy 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 for carp.
I connect to to the leader with a double surgeon's knot or to my furled ring with a clinch.
As far as flies, I learned a little trick many years ago. I use as heavy of tippet I can still get through the eye of the hook, but I use a "SURGEON'S LOOP". This way, I can use heavier tippet, but still let the fly move freely.
ex: I use 6X or 2lb on a #32 fly.
One last note: Regular fluoro like I use is a larger diameter than tippet, this can be a bad thing at times. Where you are fishing bigger bugs, I don't see it being a bad thing but more a money saver.
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Like Sin mentioned, backing is a must for a running fish, plus it helps fill out the proper sized reel so the line won't come off to curly.
Now, the next part is just my choice.
I use P-Line fluorocarbon for tippet. One, it is allot less money and I use long lengths on sinking lines and on my Furled Leaders.
I buy 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 for carp.
I connect to to the leader with a double surgeon's knot or to my furled ring with a clinch.
As far as flies, I learned a little trick many years ago. I use as heavy of tippet I can still get through the eye of the hook, but I use a "SURGEON'S LOOP". This way, I can use heavier tippet, but still let the fly move freely.
ex: I use 6X or 2lb on a #32 fly.
One last note: Regular fluoro like I use is a larger diameter than tippet, this can be a bad thing at times. Where you are fishing bigger bugs, I don't see it being a bad thing but more a money saver.
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