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Post by buckhntr92 on Feb 4, 2008 17:01:49 GMT -4
how long of a leader do you use? how much backing?
i'm puttin all new backing, line, & leader on my rod that i bought last year at a yard sale & am not sure how much to put on
thanks in advance
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Post by yihunt on Feb 4, 2008 18:20:06 GMT -4
I could use some advice for leaders.
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Post by palongbow on Feb 4, 2008 22:36:18 GMT -4
Leaders could vary based on clarity of the water and stream conditions but I generally use 9ft leaders. Clear spring creeks or low clear freestone streams you could go longer.
Usually spool up my reels with enough backing so that the fly line is 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the reel edge. Backing length will vary based on fly reel.
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Post by buckhntr92 on Feb 5, 2008 7:38:26 GMT -4
thanks palongbow
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Post by yihunt on Feb 5, 2008 9:43:28 GMT -4
Thanks!!
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Post by buckhntr92 on Feb 9, 2008 0:53:28 GMT -4
depending on the weather im probably gonna line my rod sometime tomorrow... have to go buy some flies too, i guess... would like to do fly tying but 1st would want to learn how to fly fish better b/c the end of last year i wasnt too good
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