On Sun, 15 May 2005 23:17:35 -0400, "Mike Makela"
ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote:


"Peter Charles" wrote in message
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On Sun, 15 May 2005 09:55:54 -0400, "Mike Makela"
ten.tsacmoc@alekamm wrote:

Looking for a good multi-purpose 6 weight line. Will be used big dries
and
nymphs. Have a Cortland 555 weight forward on my 5 weight, which does
very
well, but wondering if anyone has lines that would suggest over a 555.

Also, I haven't used the ghost tip version of the 555, plus/minuses?


In that case, keep the front taper fairly short. I've always liked
the SA Ultra4 and the previous Ultra3 lines. I'd also think about a
bassbug taper -- makes for a great nymphing line and won't have any
trouble with big dries.

Peter

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Hey Peter!!

So what's the logic of keep the the taper short? I really draw a blank with
it (which is why I asked), so just curious.

Is that a good taper for streamers also?


Short tapers have more powerful turnover so you can toss more stuff on
the end. Longer front tapers produce a more delicate presentation.
Short tapers also have the advantage of being better at close range
casting as the front end of a short tapered line is heavier than a
long one, though at 30' they'll both weigh the same. When it comes to
mending, both have advantages, the principle one for the short taper
is that it will mend with sufficent force to easily pickup and move a
strike indicator (lift mend). Since the tip is thicker, as we move
back along the taper, they tend to float a bit better as well, being
less prone to being dragged under by weight.

Peter

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