09-06-2014, 05:11 PM
Thanks a lot DrewT and flygoddess!
It does sound like I'm making this leader thing too complicated. One of the first things that I read was that you need a heavy weight rod and line to cast big flies, and I immediately became concerned with casting #4 and #6 flies.
I'm excited about being able to cast large enough flies to catch smallmouth that I've heard are in a nearby stream. I've only caught one or two smallmouths in my life.
From what you're telling me, with some knowledge and a little practice, I should be able to cast some larger flies with my 5wt. rod. That takes a load off my mind and really sounds good.
I've ordered a package of streamers from Walmart that came in last night. I don't really know whats in the pack, but I'll pick them up today, and if the wind isn't too bad, I'll go out and try them this evening.
If Walmart has it, I'll also pick up some fairly heavy line that I can add to what's left of my original leader, and I think will make a good leader for casting the streamers.
Again, thanks a lot. I feel better and more at ease about leaders now.
Harry
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It does sound like I'm making this leader thing too complicated. One of the first things that I read was that you need a heavy weight rod and line to cast big flies, and I immediately became concerned with casting #4 and #6 flies.
I'm excited about being able to cast large enough flies to catch smallmouth that I've heard are in a nearby stream. I've only caught one or two smallmouths in my life.
From what you're telling me, with some knowledge and a little practice, I should be able to cast some larger flies with my 5wt. rod. That takes a load off my mind and really sounds good.
I've ordered a package of streamers from Walmart that came in last night. I don't really know whats in the pack, but I'll pick them up today, and if the wind isn't too bad, I'll go out and try them this evening.
If Walmart has it, I'll also pick up some fairly heavy line that I can add to what's left of my original leader, and I think will make a good leader for casting the streamers.
Again, thanks a lot. I feel better and more at ease about leaders now.
Harry
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