tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post8084243571619987379..comments2024-03-26T08:10:31.272-04:00Comments on The Fiberglass Manifesto: Gear Review - TroutHunter TippetCameron Mortensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-35334705530870697232012-11-15T21:16:04.661-05:002012-11-15T21:16:04.661-05:00Jay...truth told I'm a bit of a gear geek as w...Jay...truth told I'm a bit of a gear geek as well. Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-19149761026107705222012-11-15T18:03:21.682-05:002012-11-15T18:03:21.682-05:00This is getting a pretty interesting topic!
Tippe...This is getting a pretty interesting topic!<br /><br />Tippet is something I don't worry that much (than I used to). I mean I just want something that's not too expensive, good strength ratio to diameter (nothing extreme), not too stiff and easily available.<br /><br />After using different brands (SA, Rio, Orvis, etc.) I wanted to streamline simply because having different spools didn't piggy back well.<br /><br />Using a certain tippet brand basically is nothing magical like using a certain magic (?) fly pattern. I fish mainly using (weighted) nymphs and my patterns are very basic in terms of 'tying complexity' and materials used. Reason is simple: I don't want to spend too much time per fly, use easily available materials and I don't want to carry more than one box per type (nymph & dry).<br /><br />My 'solution' to success basically comes down to casting (minimal false casting!), using the right balanced rig and stealth approach (e.g. fish the near shore first!). This way I'm not dependent on gear choice (the best rod, te best leader, the best fly, etc.). Heck I love great gear BTW!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-42049241462025632422012-11-15T17:03:15.164-05:002012-11-15T17:03:15.164-05:00Jay...I agree. Flourocarbon isn't needed ever...Jay...I agree. Flourocarbon isn't needed everywhere and there are other techniques to fix to tighten the game up. Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-16931295009752926802012-11-15T17:01:35.796-05:002012-11-15T17:01:35.796-05:00I think this problem of fluorcarbon isn't emph...I think this problem of fluorcarbon isn't emphasized enough.<br /><br />Besides I don't think fluorcarbon will make he difference between catching and not catching. There are more variables that will be of more importance (bad delivery cast, wading, etc.)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-8926581182137430732012-11-15T11:15:58.372-05:002012-11-15T11:15:58.372-05:00Jay...flourocarbon is around forever. Literally. ...Jay...flourocarbon is around forever. Literally. It's best to make sure you pack out your discarded tippet and leader material so it doesn't end up in the river. I'm sure you do that already.<br /><br />RFMcD...admittedly I don't use a ton of flourocarbon (unless the fishery really calls for it) since I've found, like you, that monofiloment usually gets it done just fine. When nymphing I like the half sizes especially when it comes to using 5.5X instead of 6X and 6.5X instead of 7X.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-67200785861990714112012-11-14T17:05:57.066-05:002012-11-14T17:05:57.066-05:00Keep the fluoro, fell for it twice now and found t...Keep the fluoro, fell for it twice now and found that mono works as good. I just go smaller. Though I do use it for saltwater in 12,16 and 60#. 1/2 sizes in mono is interesting, but why? I'll try some trouthunter if it shows it's face in my fly shop.ratfacedmcdougalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302237919633951420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-26031336095900614632012-11-13T04:37:50.332-05:002012-11-13T04:37:50.332-05:00I've heard that fluorcarbon that ends up in th...I've heard that fluorcarbon that ends up in the environment won't break down by itself for many decades while regular nylon breaks down in a few weeks to months due to UV?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-15770027268126540982012-11-13T01:13:08.033-05:002012-11-13T01:13:08.033-05:00Interesting how Rio's Powerflex tippet did in ...Interesting how Rio's Powerflex tippet did in the Fly Fishermen tippet test. It was second after Trouthunter.<br />That's pretty good!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-54632964312043738612012-11-12T19:17:10.023-05:002012-11-12T19:17:10.023-05:00Jay...I'm sure that you would be impressed wit...Jay...I'm sure that you would be impressed with the TroutHunter nylon tippet material. <br /><br />I don't fish a lot of flourocarbon either since it's crazy expensive and most places I fish I can get away with nylon.Cameron Mortensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196248115266289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072465054494499379.post-26877285595696521552012-11-12T17:57:08.706-05:002012-11-12T17:57:08.706-05:00I have been using Rio Powerflex tippet for the pas...I have been using Rio Powerflex tippet for the past 5 years or so. Mainly because it's also available in 100m spools. 30m spools are empty too fast since I replace my tippet quite often.<br /><br />I'd love to see Trouthunter tippet in 100m spools, but I guess I could give it a try. Especially with the half size.<br /><br />Fluorcarbon I tried but haven't seen real differences in catching more fish. The price is just too steep for my taste.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.com