Here is what i've just changed over to. I like a DT line but have a rod WF and in this instance seem to work well. I have been using a 5' T-8 sinking tip with a variety of tippet sizes and brands and now changing to using that loose loop around the fly that supposedly allows the fly to act in accordnace to all the nuances that make the hand made fly act natual. So the last thing i'm down to is stripping the fly in. I Bought a 30' length of T-8 sinking tip and made lengths from 2' to 12' and the 5' works the best. For anything but trout a stiff mono tippet with the fly on a loop seems good as far as abrasion resistance, snags and a real stiff pull back allowing the fly to react naturally.
Does anyone see anything wrong/right/alternatives.....gills are a choice fish and anything I can do to aid in snagging a bucket full would help.
this is a great post here.
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