Fly rod and lines - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T12:14:46Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/fly-rod-and-lines?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A484786&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTHAT is the MAGIC, it is in T…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-15:2036984:Comment:4856412014-03-15T01:55:39.233ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>THAT is the MAGIC, it is in THE FUN of LEARNING!!!!!!</p>
<p>THAT is the MAGIC, it is in THE FUN of LEARNING!!!!!!</p> Thanks Greg had lots of input…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-15:2036984:Comment:4858942014-03-15T00:02:26.965Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>Thanks Greg had lots of input so now I just have to just in and get started. What ever I do I know it will be a learning experience and fun all at the same time.</p>
<p>Thanks Greg had lots of input so now I just have to just in and get started. What ever I do I know it will be a learning experience and fun all at the same time.</p> Dick, When I first started FL…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-14:2036984:Comment:4856032014-03-14T22:58:30.792ZGreg McWilliamshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>Dick, When I first started FLY RODDING, my Brother-in-law rigged me up with 15 lb mono line as a leader and 4 lb. mono for a tippet!!!!!!! When I ran into my first taper leader I thought this is the way to go!!!!!! I have now come full circle and am back to a 15 Lb. leader and 4 lb. mono tippet!!!!!! Floating line I keep the combo just a little shorter than the length of my rod!!!! That way when I land a fish my fly line is not in the EYE of MY ROD!!!!! On sinking line 2' of leader and 2' of…</p>
<p>Dick, When I first started FLY RODDING, my Brother-in-law rigged me up with 15 lb mono line as a leader and 4 lb. mono for a tippet!!!!!!! When I ran into my first taper leader I thought this is the way to go!!!!!! I have now come full circle and am back to a 15 Lb. leader and 4 lb. mono tippet!!!!!! Floating line I keep the combo just a little shorter than the length of my rod!!!! That way when I land a fish my fly line is not in the EYE of MY ROD!!!!! On sinking line 2' of leader and 2' of tippet!!!!!</p>
<p>For distance a faster action rod will help!!!! I prefer a mid flex action of medium action rod!!!!! Not for DISTANCE but for the ACTION of the BATTLE!!!!!!! I am not so interested in the DISTANCE as I am about THE BEAUTIFUL VIBRATIONS that come with a GILL on the END OF MY LINE!!!!!!!! LOVE THAT ROD FOLDED OVER!!!!!</p>
<p>YOU have a LOT of GOOD CHOICES given to you now try them all and find what works for YOU!!!!!!!</p> Thanks Don you helped more th…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-12:2036984:Comment:4849552014-03-12T03:56:07.464Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>Thanks Don you helped more than you know. Appreciate all the input and can say to all it is a very interesting subject to say the least. Thanks all.</p>
<p>Thanks Don you helped more than you know. Appreciate all the input and can say to all it is a very interesting subject to say the least. Thanks all.</p> Thanks Allen you have been ve…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-12:2036984:Comment:4849442014-03-12T01:23:42.307Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>Thanks Allen you have been very helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks Allen you have been very helpful.</p> Great info, Don!!
Can you sen…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-12:2036984:Comment:4850322014-03-12T01:22:21.034ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"https://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
Great info, Don!!<br />
Can you send that to me I an email or private message?
Great info, Don!!<br />
Can you send that to me I an email or private message?
Like Allen said, tippet ca…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-12:2036984:Comment:4850242014-03-12T00:39:27.288ZDonald Schmotzerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/DonaldSchmotzer
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<p> Like Allen said, tippet can vary a bit depending the weight & size of your fly. A (ball-park) rule of thumb would be something like this....... 2wt rod > 5x leader/4lb test tippet............4wt rod > 4x leader/ 5 to 6lb test tippet.</p>
<p>6wt rod > 1 or 2x leader/ 8lb test tippet.. Tapered Leaders have an "X" number......that is, 4X 2X 1X etc. To find the LB test of the leader...just subtract from 9. So a 4X leader would be about 5lb test a 6X leader would be…</p>
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<p> Like Allen said, tippet can vary a bit depending the weight & size of your fly. A (ball-park) rule of thumb would be something like this....... 2wt rod > 5x leader/4lb test tippet............4wt rod > 4x leader/ 5 to 6lb test tippet.</p>
<p>6wt rod > 1 or 2x leader/ 8lb test tippet.. Tapered Leaders have an "X" number......that is, 4X 2X 1X etc. To find the LB test of the leader...just subtract from 9. So a 4X leader would be about 5lb test a 6X leader would be about a 3lb test and a 1X leader would be about an 8lb test.......etc. I like leader/tippet combined length to be at least 7 feet long, on rods 9 foot and longer I like 8-9 foot leader/tippet length. The longer the leader the less likely you will spook your fish with the fly line. Some places I fish, the water is so clear, you can easily spook the fish with just one slap of your fly line. Good luck and stay with it. Hope you get some good warm weather soon so you can get out there and fish............Don in SC</p> thats why i prefer the slow a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-11:2036984:Comment:4849292014-03-11T23:01:51.177Zjim cosgrovehttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>thats why i prefer the slow action rods.your stroke can be slower and more deliberate,you can also change direction in mid cast.and a slower action will load with much less line out.but you do sacrifice distance as you tend to stall at a certain point as the rod runs out of energy,</p>
<p>thats why i prefer the slow action rods.your stroke can be slower and more deliberate,you can also change direction in mid cast.and a slower action will load with much less line out.but you do sacrifice distance as you tend to stall at a certain point as the rod runs out of energy,</p> I typically use a leader that…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-11:2036984:Comment:4848232014-03-11T22:51:17.334ZAllen Morganhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/AllenMorgan
<p>I typically use a leader that's between 5 and 6' long, and figure in tippet after that. Remember, the spookier the fish are, the longer your leader/tippet should be.</p>
<p>I typically use a leader that's between 5 and 6' long, and figure in tippet after that. Remember, the spookier the fish are, the longer your leader/tippet should be.</p> Allen you got all good info a…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2014-03-11:2036984:Comment:4848222014-03-11T21:37:27.490Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>Allen you got all good info and I can see it mostly trail and error. Guess I have to get ur done. One more question then I'll have to go and study all the information and kinda let it sink in.</p>
<p>Question. If I'm using 9' rods do I buy 9' leaders or 7' and figure in the tippet from there.</p>
<p>Allen you got all good info and I can see it mostly trail and error. Guess I have to get ur done. One more question then I'll have to go and study all the information and kinda let it sink in.</p>
<p>Question. If I'm using 9' rods do I buy 9' leaders or 7' and figure in the tippet from there.</p>