Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth paying
the extra?
-tom

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

Tom Nakashima typed:
I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some
great advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they
worth paying the extra?

I can't vouch for the "worth" part, but I bought a few while fishing the
Batten Kill because my host recommended them. I caught no fish that day, but
place the blame elsewhere. The leader did appear to be more "invisible" than
the usual nylon I use, so I can see where it may make a difference in
certain crystal-clear water situations.
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TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

Tom Nakashima wrote:
I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth paying
the extra?

I've only used them in "technical" nymphing situations. otherwise I
stay away.

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:27:15 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth paying
the extra?
-tom


Expensive? Yes. Worth it? I believe so. I use only fc
leaders/tippets when nymphing, especially if I am using very small (20
- 26) nymphs. I have found that it is much more rugged than nylon
leaders, especially when constantly being rubbed against underwater
rocks/structure.

While some complain about the stiffness of the material, especially
when used with dry flies, I have no problems. Because fc sinks, I
apply a floatant to the tippet portion up to about six inches from
the fly.

I swear by the stuff!

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:27:15 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth
paying
the extra?
-tom


Expensive? Yes. Worth it? I believe so. I use only fc
leaders/tippets when nymphing, especially if I am using very small (20
- 26) nymphs. I have found that it is much more rugged than nylon
leaders, especially when constantly being rubbed against underwater
rocks/structure.

While some complain about the stiffness of the material, especially
when used with dry flies, I have no problems. Because fc sinks, I
apply a floatant to the tippet portion up to about six inches from
the fly.

I swear by the stuff!



Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?
-tom

Fluorocarbon leaders only
 

We only carry FC knotless tapered leaders now............in 12 packs @ only
$99USD.

Our customers realized that they we no longer able to catch fish of any
kind, any place with copolymer monofilament leaders.

January 25, 2016

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
...

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth
paying the extra?
-tom

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:11:22 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?

That complaint has been argued here on roff several times. I haven't
experienced any trouble with knots, even when using a nylon leader and
a fc tippet. I generally use a double surgeon's knot at the
leader/tippet section, and a simple clinch knot at the fly.

BTW, I use Orvis leaders and tippet. That may make a difference.

Dave

Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?
 

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:11:22 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?

That complaint has been argued here on roff several times. I haven't
experienced any trouble with knots, even when using a nylon leader and
a fc tippet. I generally use a double surgeon's knot at the
leader/tippet section, and a simple clinch knot at the fly.

BTW, I use Orvis leaders and tippet. That may make a difference.

Dave


Thanks for the tip Dave, there's an Orvis shop 3 miles away from me, I'll
check them out this week.
-tom

Fluorocarbon leaders only
 

Expensive, I'll have to research a little more.
-tom

"Bill Kiene" wrote in message
et...
We only carry FC knotless tapered leaders now............in 12 packs @
only $99USD.

Our customers realized that they we no longer able to catch fish of any
kind, any place with copolymer monofilament leaders.

January 25, 2016

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
...

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth
paying the extra?
-tom

Fluorocarbon leaders only
 

Bill Kiene wrote:
We only carry FC knotless tapered leaders now............in 12 packs @ only
$99USD.

Our customers realized that they we no longer able to catch fish of any
kind, any place with copolymer monofilament leaders.

January 25, 2016

Fluorocarbon leaders are a means to separate gullible, desperate
flyfishermen from the contents of their wallets.

There MAY be a case for fluorocarbon tippet, but I'm skeptical. I've
compared FC and ordinary mono in water, and I don't see any difference.

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