Use a floating line for dry flies, emergers, indicators, and long leaders of 15 to 25 feet retrieved very slowly
Use a floating line for dry flies, emergers, indicators, and long leaders of 15 to 25 feet retrieved very slowly
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Trout
- Water: Lakes / Stillwater
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use a floating line for dry flies, emergers, indicators, and long leaders of 15 to 25 feet retrieved very slowly
How to do it: For stillwater dry flies, emergers, and indicators, use a floating line with long leaders of 15 to 25 feet, retrieved very slowly
Mistake it fixes: Using sinking lines for stillwater surface and indicator fishing
Why it works: Floating lines keep surface and indicator presentations at the right depth. Long leaders with slow retrieves imitate natural insect movement.
When it matters most: Stillwater, floating lines