"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:51:43 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Anyone still use split shots and no beaded nymphs?

That is my normal nymphing rig. I usually know what will work on my
home waters, so I use just one nymph on the end of an 18 inch tippet.
I put non-toxic split shot at the tippet/leader knot (generally a
double surgeon's knot. I will "tune" the rig by adding or subtracting
weight until I get the right drift. I generally do not use a strike
indicator, but if I do I tune it for the right depth.

Although I have them, I don't like using beaded nymphs if they are the
metal type. I have glass beads on many of my home-ties and they do
not add that much weight to the fly.

Dave

Same here Dave,
I like the idea of adding and subtracting weight depending on
the current and drift.
I remember someone asking about choice of flies. And I added;
First think:
1. Size
2. Then Pattern
3. Then Color

With Nymphs it's slightly different;
First think;
1. Size
2. Action
3. Texture
4. Pattern
5. Color

By action, I like to try to get the drift right by using a non beaded
nymph and adding splits and a single fly. I usually start out with the
Fuzzy Hare's Ear. Just love the way it tumbles through the feeding zones. I
also don't use an indicator, just hate them, and this is where
texture comes into play. Fish will eject as fast as they detect.

I also like active nymphing, pulling fish out of the feeding zones.
Soft Hackle Woolly Worm, or Streamers. Again action, they'll sometimes
chase and strike just out of curiosity.
-tom