On 7 Nov, 19:51, "Tom Nakashima" wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
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On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 03:44:27 -0500, flyman23
wrote:
The past few years I've been fishing 2 nymphs, tying a dropper off the
hook of the top nymph. I've found that about 95% of the time I only
catch fish on the bottom nymph. I've even switched them around on some
days just to experiment. I was wondering if others have the same
experience and might know why this is?
For the large fast flowing rivers of the central North Island of NZ
this is the preferred method of nymphing. The top nymph incorporates a
lot of lead and/or tungsten and is used purely to get the nymphs down.
This heavy nymph hardly resembles a natural but the dropper nymph (8"
- 10" below) is much smaller and resembles the local insects -
therefore it is the major fish catcher. Also the nymph on the dropper
appears to move through the water with a more natural manner. This
does not stop the odd trout impaling itself on the "bomb".
Smaller streams require a different set up.
Anyone still use split shots and no beaded nymphs?
-tom
I use shot for some techniques, but I usually prefer to use "sheet
anchor" flies in specific weights and sizes for most techniques. Using
shot on the point or on a dropper can be a very useful technique,
especially in snaggy water, or when you wish to fish a point fly at a
specific distance from the bottom. In snaggy water donīt use a stop
knot, and the shot will simply pull off if it snags;
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/5810/shotrighk5.jpg
http://www.mike-connor.homepage.t-on...d_leaders.html
http://www.mike-connor.homepage.t-on...sentation.html
http://www.mike-connor.homepage.t-on...tactics_3.html
I donīt like crimping shot directly to the main leader, as apart from
possibly damaging the line as a result, this often results in very
inelegant casting. Also, naked shot on the leader can ding your rod
badly if you miscalculate or a gust of wind surprises you etc.
I donīt like bead head nymphs, and I donīt use them, for similar
reasons, and also because I find them aesthetically and traditionally
displeasing.
TL
MC