Oh ya, forgot to mention that not all 7X are created equal. I bought
some Orvis Mirage 7X FC mounted on a spool like SA FC. The stuff was
great. I then bought another spool of Mirage only this came on a
standard Orivs spool. The stuff is crap and the spool is crap. If
you're not careful removing it from the spool, the line keeper on the
spool will damage it. The FC was clearly different with the second
batch being very limp and soft -- very difficult to tie a good knot as
well. I'm now on the lookout for some Orvis 7X on the SA style spool
or some SA FC if I can find it in 7X.

The hookup rate on heavily pressured waters will improve with 6X or
7X. The FC is less visible, sinks below the surface so it doesn't
leave that telltale dimpling plus the thin tippet doesn't layout
straight. The bends and squiggles help to produce a better drag free
drift.

I've done this often enough to accept it as fact. On heavily
pressured waters that are relatively slow and smooth flowing, toss a
4X or 5X tippet and fly at a rising fish. If no hits, tie on 18" of
7X, the same fly and then take the fish on the first cast to cover it.
7X is not necessary everywhere but in some places, it's the only way
to stay in the game.

Peter

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