Fluorocarbon leaders, anyone use them?

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 06:27:15 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

I've never used them because of price, but have been reading some great
advantages of fluorocarbon leaders. Anyone use them, are they worth
paying
the extra?
-tom


Expensive? Yes. Worth it? I believe so. I use only fc
leaders/tippets when nymphing, especially if I am using very small (20
- 26) nymphs. I have found that it is much more rugged than nylon
leaders, especially when constantly being rubbed against underwater
rocks/structure.

While some complain about the stiffness of the material, especially
when used with dry flies, I have no problems. Because fc sinks, I
apply a floatant to the tippet portion up to about six inches from
the fly.

I swear by the stuff!



Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?
-tom

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:11:22 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?

That complaint has been argued here on roff several times. I haven't
experienced any trouble with knots, even when using a nylon leader and
a fc tippet. I generally use a double surgeon's knot at the
leader/tippet section, and a simple clinch knot at the fly.

BTW, I use Orvis leaders and tippet. That may make a difference.

Dave

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:11:22 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Thanks for the report, think I'll give them a try. Some have complained
about tying a good knot with FC, any tips (applied solutions) when
connecting lines?

That complaint has been argued here on roff several times. I haven't
experienced any trouble with knots, even when using a nylon leader and
a fc tippet. I generally use a double surgeon's knot at the
leader/tippet section, and a simple clinch knot at the fly.

BTW, I use Orvis leaders and tippet. That may make a difference.

Dave


Thanks for the tip Dave, there's an Orvis shop 3 miles away from me, I'll
check them out this week.
-tom

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:29:10 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

Thanks for the tip Dave, there's an Orvis shop 3 miles away from me, I'll
check them out this week.

Bring the title to your car. d;o)