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- Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:48 am
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Leader breakage next to knot??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1357
Re: Leader breakage next to knot??
Diameter is very important to me as the finer the leader the more natural the drift in micro-currents. Using a leader that is larger in diameter (stiffer) than necessary defeats the purpose. This reminds me of the Drennen brand of leader material that steelheaders were raving about in years past; it...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Leader breakage next to knot??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1357
Re: Leader breakage next to knot??
That Cortland copolymer leader material has my interest. Usually, when leader material is listed with much higher breaking strengths than other brands its diameter is a bit oversize. 6-X is rated at 4.2 lbs; 5-X is 6 lbs; 4-X is 8.4 lbs! Does anyone know if this stuff is a TRUE 4-X, 5-X or 6-X?
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: The Tying Table
- Topic: Hi-Viz winging material availability?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1483
Re: Hi-Viz winging material availability?
Looked into Frosty Fish Fiber. Nothing to indicate the white is fluorescent.
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Tying Table
- Topic: Hi-Viz winging material availability?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1483
Re: Hi-Viz winging material availability?
Thanks for the suggestion but I find Antron isn't stiff enough to make good spinner wings plus it holds water matting the fibers together making it difficult to keep flies afloat. A coarser, translucent bunch of fibers is needed. Incidentally, the late Dennis skarka once told me he likewise stopped ...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: The Tying Table
- Topic: Hi-Viz winging material availability?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1483
Hi-Viz winging material availability?
I'm running out of fluorescent white Hi-Viz winging material and from what I can surmise, its no longer made. Nobody, including Joe Fox has it on their web sites and a search of stores came up with a blank. I found some white Hi-Viz on Ebay but there's no indication it is fluorescent. My package is ...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:32 am
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Possible to restore reel finish??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 667
Re: Possible to restore reel finish??
It is a Hardy Featherweight.
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Possible to restore reel finish??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 667
Possible to restore reel finish??
I carry two reels astream and stored my Hardy Featherweight in the back pouch of my fishing vest encased in its protective sheepskin pouch. I always leave the pouch zipper unzipped an inch or two to allow air circulation inside. However, in spite of this, moisture has literally destroyed the finish ...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Fly shows
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1019
Re: Fly shows
It depends on the health situation at the time the show appears next January and if they even have one. I'd probably go for one day.
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:34 pm
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Leader breakage next to knot??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1357
Re: Leader breakage next to knot??
Thanks guys; I appreciate the input and ideas. I'm still looking for the possible answer and welcome anyone else who has some thoughts or knowledge on the subject. Maybe i should contact the leader manufacturer for their thoughts? Incidentally, I forgot to mention I'm using 5X and 6X tippet material.
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Bar Stool
- Topic: Leader breakage next to knot??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1357
Leader breakage next to knot??
I don't usually break-off fish so when I break-off four big ones--two exceptional browns last year and two huge rainbows this year--I'm a bit concerned. After all, I don't hook that many big ones and every one counts. The curious thing is that all four times the leader broke right next to the knot (...