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Somewhere along the line, I got a few trout type flies. 'Not sure where, but I tried one out today. Little more than hair and feather, its no bigger than a fingernail. I have no idea what it is, except that it is a hacked emerge type.
No sooner did it hit the water, but this bass nailed it. I wasn't really really expecting it, as I'm still very intent on getting my casts to work. But it sure was fun!
- This bug was so small, I can't imagine a serious bass would want it. But obviously, fish do things we don't expect.
- I'm gonna try a knotless leader connection. Tied on leaders get in trouble with tangling.
- Too light tippets are also a problem. I tried 2lb. Stren, today, and it unbalanced the rig. I'm going back to 4lb. Omega.
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I use a loop-to-loop connection for my leaders, both to attach the butt section to the fly line, and tip section to the tippet. Easy squeezy.
David, most furled leaders are made out to mono thread, like what you get at Wally World, or 2 lbs test mono at the max. Multiple strands of really supple material make for a furled leader that is fairly supple, yet extremely strong.
As far as LMBs taking oddball flies, you better believe it! I've had several bass take a size 12 scud. Really impressive when my indicator fly goes under, and the pole doubles over when I set the hook.
Do you have any Wooly Buggers in Olive? Bead Heads are nice, but a Bead Chain version with black/nickle bead chain works very well for eyes, and does a great imitation of a Dragonfly nymph or Damselfly nymph. At certain times of the year (fast approaching, I believe), most fish start gorging on these nymphs.
Yea David the kind I'am using are 4ft you can choose a different length, I don't think it's stiffer it's more like braided line but smaller and lighter it casts like a dream. These are what I prefer to use.
A first is always great fun ! Way to go buddy!
Down the road furled leaders do save $$$.......Just like tarpered leader its a (Loop to Loop connection) you just don't have to deal with a mess. Just my opinion: I use the leader and tippet to the length of my rod.
Congrats David on your first Bass on the fly, Someday's Bass will surprise even taking tricos (Few). I use a Furled leader (4-foot) little bit more $$$ but worth it in the long run no need to deal with straighten it out...
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