On 27 Nov, 16:06, "Tom Nakashima" wrote:



As I indicated with this rig, one is not throwing heavy dry-flies.
A taper is "not" needed.
It's a rig set-up specifically for drifting nymphs.

For me it's worth a try, if it doesn't work I can always reverse the DT line
and use the tapered side.
-tom

It works all right, but you will find that a "taper" even if it only
consists of a couple of step-downs from heavy nylon, ( best is between
60...80% of the line diameter where the line is attached) is required.
If you try to use ten pound nylon as a straight through leader for
instance, it will "kick back" like a mule and cause tailing loops and
tangles.

I use this rig for fishing very heavily weighted woolly buggers in
difficult places. It gives precise control.

Also, if I might make a suggestion. Simply cut your present DT line in
half. Reverse one half on another reel, and use the BUTT end, (where
you cut it) as the tip. This accomplishes your objectives for the
"cut" line.

Use the other end as normal, with the taper at the tip. This gives
you two perfectly good 45 foot lines , which you can loop on as
desired.

TL
MC