Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: Matt on November 25, 2005, 11:26:38 PM
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Im looking for a sink tip for fishing rivers, streamers etc. Im likely to hit the Squamish sometime for dollies. Any pointers as to sink rate and tip length?
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Any budget...and for what weight flyrod are you talking about?
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Its for a six weight and Im looking to spend less than $55
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well you can get a rio density compensated sinktip for $75. I'd go with a 7ft type 3.
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Its for a six weight and Im looking to spend less than $55
With a $55 cap, I would be tempted to just buy an inexpensive sinking-tip like a Dragonfly or Sedge (under $30) and then save up for a good multi-tip later.
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If you already have a floating line... here is an inexpensive way to change your line into sink tip - poly leader. i know the poly leader might not sink as good as the actual tip, but it get the job done. Just put a loop to loop connector on the tip of your floating line and simply loop the poly leader on, it become a "sinking tip." After that, all you need is couple feet of tippet and a fly to catch a big one. The reason i like to use poly leader is, i can change the length, sink rate fast and cheap also, i don't have to waste my floating line by cutting a section off to compensate the weight of your line speically the spey line.
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If you already have a floating line... here is an inexpensive way to change your line into sink tip - poly leader. i know the poly leader might not sink as good as the actual tip, but it get the job done. Just put a loop to loop connector on the tip of your floating line and simply loop the poly leader on, it become a "sinking tip." After that, all you need is couple feet of tippet and a fly to catch a big one. The reason i like to use poly leader is, i can change the length, sink rate fast and cheap also, i don't have to waste my floating line by cutting a section off to compensate the weight of your line speically the spey line.
That's a good idea...