Rack Daniels
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Do you use the toothy critters leader?
Have you tried just tying heavy flouro on and does it still turn flys over okay?
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Do you use the toothy critters leader?
Have you tried just tying heavy flouro on and does it still turn flys over okay?
Rack Daniels
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For pike, of course…
You’re one tough cookie to crack, Hem! Even the simplest details must remain a mystery….
Hem
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I purposely go in lots of directions.For pike, of course…
You’re one tough cookie to crack, Hem! Even the simplest details must remain a mystery….
But im predictably attracted to only women.
CRJR45
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We took the grandkids for a Gator tour on the Kissimmee river Thursday.
Hem
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I have a healthy supply of Tyger wire, which is supple enough to tie knots. Unfortunately the company went tits up during covid.
I believe there are some new products out there that are similar.
People do use heavy flouro for pike, 40-60lb. I actually make my leaders out of flouro, and attach wire to the end using a tippet ring.
The heavy flouro will absolutely turn over big flies . Keep the leader shorter though. There are also a menagerie of fly lines which are designed to make casting big flies easier.
Hem
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I thought we were going to have really good fishing today. Conditions were perfect.
Slow going.
This brown tried his best to wrap around the anchor rope.
Slow going.
This brown tried his best to wrap around the anchor rope.
Rack Daniels
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Thank you. I’ve been looking into those pre sized leaders just to have on hand when we head to the lake, but also questioned if it’d just be smarter/cost effective to do what you’re doing. Would you be willing to share the brand or style wire at the end? Trade secret?
Nevermind I think I’ve found some options that come on a tippet spool of knotable wire. Thanks again!!
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Hem
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Like I said^...I use Tyger wire which no longer is produced/sold.Thank you. I’ve been looking into those pre sized leaders just to have on hand when we head to the lake, but also questioned if it’d just be smarter/cost effective to do what you’re doing. Would you be willing to share the brand or style wire at the end? Trade secret?
Nevermind I think I’ve found some options that come on a tippet spool of knotable wire. Thanks again!!
But Cortland has its own version I see after a quick Google search.
The Cortland product appears similar to what I use. Worth a try.
Hem
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Double image...sorry.
Rack Daniels
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They said “warm water species- be lucky to catch a trout this side of town…” 
Hem
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Some great fish there Dan.
Bullshot
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Landlocked dinner prep... life is good.
Maine?
appmtnhntr
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Greetings from WNC
Good smallmouth bite. Lots of bream. Couple trout.
Good smallmouth bite. Lots of bream. Couple trout.
BuzzH
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Landlubber...there is no rope on a boat, anchor line.
Hem
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I saw a guy working road crew today.Landlubber...there is no rope on a boat, anchor line.
Driving by at 35 mph, I said.." hey, that's Buzz!!!"
He had about 40 lbs on you, so keep plugging away and dont get complacent. It wasn't a pretty look.
CRJR45
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Um , actually it's rode ....Landlubber...there is no rope on a boat, anchor line.
An anchor rode is the total line (rope, chain, or both) connecting a boat to its anchor. Typically, it combines nylon rope for elasticity to absorb shock with a length of galvanized steel or stainless steel chain for strength and abrasion resistance. Properly sized rodes are crucial, with a 7:1 or 10:1 scope (ratio of rode length to depth) recommended for secure anchoring. [1, 2, 3, 4]
