fished out 0 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Well, due to the passing of a friend of my grandad I am now in possesion of a complete fly outfit :woohoo:I have taught my self to cast, got flies right etc but was wondering how much leader (I am tapering mono) to attatch to the fly line?It's the only thing holding me back (other than being extremely competitive ), I have caught plenty of fish on my own flies but on a handline and spin gear. Can't wait to get into it, Just another challenge. Thanks In advance, Fished Out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Depends what you are fishing for mate but generally I use a 9 foot leader with 6lb tippet for bream and whiting. If they are shy lengthen the leader to 12 foot and tippet out with 4lb. I also only use flurocarbon leaders and tippet. Hope that helps.Cheers Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Cheers mate, well I had a go down at goolwa yesterday. Where I was it was blowing pretty hard so it made fly fishing near impossible. I got 16 on spin gear, aswell as a 14 pound model. Then as I was sorting out a tangle in the fly gear, the bread fly got engulfed only a metre from the shore :woohoo: !But a 10 pound plus carp is a scary thing on 6 pound tippet, round a log and POP! Oh well, at least the leader thing is sorted.P.S Have you gone on that Bone Fish trip yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 My Bonefish trip is on July 29th, I'm hanging out for it Still tying bonefish flies so that's keeping me busy.Glad your all sorted out.Cheers Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Busterboy 15 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Fishnuts...why flurocarbon?Strength or vis? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Fishnuts...why flurocarbon?Strength or vis?Neither mate all though it is a bit more abrasive resistant than mono but mainly because it sinks and keeps you in a straight line of pull with the fly.I use mono aswell but only when fishing surface flies as it floats.Cheers Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ever tied a horse main fly? Do you know if it's for dries or wets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 No but if the hair is hollow it will float. Come to think of it I don't think horse hair is hollow, I seem to recall it being solid like pig bristle.Cheers Dazz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fished out 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks Mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brooksy106 16 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Before you spend too much time in salt water you need to work out what you have inherited. It might be something special and designed for fresh water streams. For example if it is a Hardy Smuggler with a golden prince reel, salt water will destroy it and you will have an outfit which was worth between $500 and $1500 quickly becoming worthless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bricks 24 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I run 3 ft of 10 lb, 3 ft of 6 lb and 4-8 ft of 4 lb to make my leader. When I get too close to the last knot I cut it off and tie on another 4-8 ft of 4 lb line. I use flurocarbon almost exclusively, it seems to knot tighter and roll out of the loop with a bit more grace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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