"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
...

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 13:05:33 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Currently I'm using 4x 9' knotless tapered leaders with 18"
5x tippet material and been having good success turning over
18-16 size flies. I'm now planning to try 12' leaders with an 18"
5x tippet material.

Why do you want to go to 12' leaders, Tom.

Yes,
I've been asked that many times. I can throw 9' leaders with a nice
turnover of the fly, and now I would like to try 12' leaders. For one,
see if I can turn over a #16 fly at 12' 18", and if I ever needed to do
so to leader shy trout.
I have a feeling you're going to tell me, that would never be the case.
-tom


Now tom, be honest....it has nothing to do with shy trout....you just want
to fish with a longer leader!

good luck!

john