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James, may I good heartedly caution you away from using a swivel 😁
May 4, 2024
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James, If you are using a true balanced leech, the best thing to do and as you’ve already recognized, the most logical thing to do is...
May 4, 2024
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@James St. Clair you will decide what you like best and discover all the exceptions to the rules as you go. As @Matt B suggested...
May 4, 2024
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overall leader length adjusted as needed, leech the bottom fly
May 4, 2024
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Wonderful report and pics! Attaboy!
May 4, 2024
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All great advice above. I would add this. Bobbers and trolling are not the only options. I have found that when fishing sinking lines a...
May 4, 2024
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That's one theory of how to do it ;) I don't know if there's a right way or wrong way or a supposed to be done way. It seems like most...
May 1, 2024
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I have a ton tied on jig hooks as well, so that is what I have been using in this situation, and tying the dropper tippet to the eye...
May 1, 2024
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Another option is to tie another batch of leeches on scud hooks. That makes it easy to use the leech as a top fly and hang another...
May 1, 2024
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What Matt said ^^^
May 1, 2024
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Put the balanced leech on the bottom. Tie the chironomid on a short tag about 15-18” above that. Have not found tangles to be an issue...
May 1, 2024
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Apologies if this has already been discussed. So I tied a bunch of balanced leeches. I'm talking about the ones with a jig hook and a...
Apr 30, 2024
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James, thanks for the report! Excellent job staying flexible with your thinking and adjusting to new information! I love it when an...
Apr 28, 2024
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This is probably what I will do when my 15 year old SuperCat with the integrated pack frame eventually fails. I hang my boots (with...
Apr 28, 2024
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I use an old frame pack. I set it upside down on top of the seat of my tube clip to d rings with a strap that stays on the pack and...
Apr 28, 2024
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