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Duo
Apr 22, 2015 10:39:23 GMT
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Post by toneman on Apr 22, 2015 10:39:23 GMT
Tried fixed dropper fly today on Oni t rod. Windy and got into a tangle and worst of all work stopped play! Have ordered some life jacket caddis from on stream guide. Will persevere!
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Duo
Apr 23, 2015 18:35:45 GMT
Post by orangeotter on Apr 23, 2015 18:35:45 GMT
I know that more than one fly is/was sometimes used in Japan but personnally I wouldn't risk it, for the reasons you found. I think a single fly will cast and present much better. Others may differ and each to his own of course.
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Duo
Apr 24, 2015 8:39:13 GMT
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Post by toneman on Apr 24, 2015 8:39:13 GMT
Back to single ptn early this am. Catching oos grayling . Work stops play! Rain due later(sorely needed. Fishing the culm Sunday with Hils . She is doing some fishing.
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Duo
Apr 24, 2015 15:23:24 GMT
Post by daves on Apr 24, 2015 15:23:24 GMT
I fully agree with the one fly is best philosophy & it not only makes casting easier & more accurate but also eliminates the risk of hooking 2 fish at once that has led to rod breakages for friends using Tenkara. THe bright line is a perfect indicator of takes & I sometimes add a short length of contrasting colour between the line & tippet, e.g. orange line & yellow section.
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Duo
Apr 28, 2015 11:32:35 GMT
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Post by custheyder on Apr 28, 2015 11:32:35 GMT
Contrast is important, I feel. Althought the BMS line is not the easiest to see when the sun hits it in certain directions (similar to most fluorocarbons) the patches of colour do give bit indication all the way up the line.
I don't botter with two flies on tenkara any more. I can get a better accuracy and fewer fish spooks with a single fly. The risk of a double hookup on very light tippets is going to result in the parting of ways of at least one if not both fish if they are of reasonable size.
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Duo
Apr 28, 2015 22:26:51 GMT
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Post by dbl on Apr 28, 2015 22:26:51 GMT
I recently used a black waterproof marker on a level line. I painted 2 6" sections near the tippet knot onto the fluoro yellow line. So far it has stayed on and the contrast helps me a lot. Not sure if it affects the line' s strength in any way. I got the idea from the BMS line, which I also use. It is much easier to see than a line in a single colour.
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Duo
Apr 29, 2015 12:55:17 GMT
Post by springerman on Apr 29, 2015 12:55:17 GMT
I have been very interested with all the replies. I raised the question of fishing with more than one fly on 5th inst, under Q & tips. I can see now there would be dangers of using two or more flies. Many thanks.
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Duo
Apr 30, 2015 13:16:28 GMT
Post by chriscreeler on Apr 30, 2015 13:16:28 GMT
The "dangers" have been overstated here. Teams of flies have been used at least since the 1830s, probably considerably longer; and continue to be used until this day, because it is an often successful, and entertaining way to fish.
Chris
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Duo
May 4, 2015 11:51:05 GMT
Post by mspaddler on May 4, 2015 11:51:05 GMT
I am not a purist let that be said from the start. I generally fish with 2 flies, Klink and Dink fashion. However, I will resort to a single fly when it is obvious that fish are only taking one or the other. Last week on a Calder Tributary was such an example, fish were rising and had taken my sedge pattern and missed it several times so off with the nymph and a successful day on the dry ensued. As for the double hook up I managed that feat once last year and apart from a little excitement getting them into the Tamo (I hadn't lost it at this stage!) all was well with the Nissin Pro Spec rod and the tippet. Attachment Deleted
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Duo
May 6, 2015 19:51:50 GMT
Post by chriscreeler on May 6, 2015 19:51:50 GMT
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