10-31-2009, 10:01 PM
As FG put it backing is a must for the line. I use as small a tippet that I can for trout. I carry enough in all sizes. I also carry spools of tippet material as well as leader material. I use a double surgeons loop to tie tippet and leader to the leader line attached to the fly line. Easier to change out that way when it gets too short. I use both sinking line (uniform sink) and floating line. I have two spools for my fly line and looking to add a third with a bass taper. I use a 5 wt rod so all my line is 5 weight. Looked at a 3/4 weight once and decided against it after I spoke with one who used it in the past. I think I would only use it for really small streams or uintas.
Almost forgot, I use the modified clinch knot on all my flies. I even use it on other baits as well due to its strength.
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Almost forgot, I use the modified clinch knot on all my flies. I even use it on other baits as well due to its strength.
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