"daytripper" wrote in message
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On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:10:11 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"


So what's a level taper fly line?
-tom
ahahahaha!
yeah, that's pretty awkward, "taper" in that phrase is superfluous.
I think "level line" would do it...

/daytripper (not paid by the word)


It was almost like waiting for the rainbow to take the fly.

I was doing my own research on this matter and found that
"Level Line" is a little different than Double Taper Line (regardless of the
taper). As you know DT line is easy to mend and roll cast due to the long
continuous belly of the line. The Level Line is usually of fine diameter
and can be used for shooting heads or inexpensive sinking lines. The Level
Line won't roll cast or mend as well. And this is probably why some anglers
cut the taper off the DT line, when there is no delicate presentation
involved. I would never call it a "waste" if the angler/s are using it
effectively to catch fish.

You can read about the function of the taper, the type of tapers, he
http://www.flyfishusa.com/lines/choo...ome.html#Taper

I know some of you anglers are very proficient in your fly-fishing ways. For
others like myself, I do enjoy reading, researching and trying new methods
and techniques. What I like about this newsgroup is reading the TR's and
the techniques used, wish there was more of that instead of the name calling
and **** wars. I feel if someone has an idea, be open to share it.
-tom