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Post by karel on May 6, 2017 13:45:17 GMT
I have been thinking a lot lately about tenkara line colours for here in the UK as my setup is still mainly geared from when fishing in Colorado (always sunny, little foliage, etc.)
Mostly I have been using orange sunline and pink T-USA lines in the past but have transitioned last year to a BMS FC Sniper (the one with the alternating clear & coloured sections) mainly to gain more advantage over spooky wild trout, but unfortunately I feel like they got the advantage by me not being able to see that line well...
So here is the question for you - which is your favourite colour for fishing in the UK and under which circumstances (background, type of water, sun, shade etc.).
I am looking forward what everybody's preferences are!
Tight Lines, Karel
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Post by springerman on May 6, 2017 15:55:31 GMT
Hello Karel,
I like the yellow Yamatoyo line that turns green when in use. Not sure if that is due to any reflection from leaves etc, but it appears to show up well in any number of light conditions. Good value as well due to there being 50m on a spool.
The only time I have had difficulties is when there is white light on the water. Of course you only have to move your feet!!
Hope to see you on the Ceiriog in June.
Ian.
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Post by chriscreeler on May 7, 2017 0:08:27 GMT
I generally use twisted lines made of clear fluorocarbon filaments. Because of their construction the light catches in them and I find them visible enough in most circumstances.
Chris
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Post by karel on May 7, 2017 16:48:29 GMT
Hello Karel, I like the yellow Yamatoyo line that turns green when in use. Not sure if that is due to any reflection from leaves etc, but it appears to show up well in any number of light conditions. Good value as well due to there being 50m on a spool. The only time I have had difficulties is when there is white light on the water. Of course you only have to move your feet!! Hope to see you on the Ceiriog in June. Ian. Hi Ian, So if you say the yellow line turns green, how does it perform for you in terms of visibility on river like thei Ceiriog that is in a lot of sections where there are are green leaves overhead and green background? Maybe we might do some testing in June... Tight Lines and looking forward seeing you on the Ceiriog. Karel |
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Post by karel on May 7, 2017 16:50:29 GMT
I generally use twisted lines made of clear fluorocarbon filaments. Because of their construction the light catches in them and I find them visible enough in most circumstances. Chris Hi Chris, How many strands do you twist and what is the size/diameter? I might give this a try... how does it perform in wind, do you notice there is more surface for wind to "catch" it? Cheers, Karel |
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Post by springerman on May 7, 2017 17:35:57 GMT
Hello Karel,
I will bring the spool with me and you can try it out on the day. I like the line. I do not have any problems with it.
Ian.
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Post by chriscreeler on May 8, 2017 23:29:12 GMT
Hello Karel, I use 4lb 0.18mm strands which I twist up by hand into links which are then knotted together to form the line in the time honoured way.
"Then twist them finely, as you thinke most meet,
By skill or practise easy to be found;
As doth Arachne with her slender feet;
Draw forth her little thread along the ground.
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Then end to end, as falleth to their lot
Let all your links in order as they lie
Be knit together,with that Fishers knot
That will not slip or with the wet untie."
The lines I an presently using have between 3 and 7 strands in their thickest links and if I want the thickness of 2 strands I generally use a single 8lb filament instead.
Here are a couple of examples.
3ft 3 strands
3ft 5
3ft 4
30ins 3
16ins 1 8lb strand
3ft 1 8lb strand
7ft 3 strands
3ft 1 8lb strand
I can't manage to twist up a continuous 7ft length by hand, so I would divide that bit into 2 or 3 links.
I would only use the lighter line here in benign conditions or for casting downwind, but the heavier ones that I make are pretty good into the wind.
Chris.
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Post by orangeotter on May 15, 2017 17:18:59 GMT
I swear by yellow Yamatoyo which is visible in all but the most difficult lights. However, I insert 12" of orange above a final 12" of yellow which solves most problems. Incidentally, it's yellow on the spool but lime green when pulled off - it doesn't change colour. I like the final section to be green for when it may submerge, ie, deep nymphing.
I'm aware that many use hot orange close to the fly but I just don't like it.
Yamatoyo from esoteric.
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Post by custheyder on May 17, 2017 8:18:37 GMT
Sunline have updated their BMS line so that you have orange yellow and black together. It's still my favourite line.
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