I would have saved money time and energy had I heard your teachings when I started. Invaluble info that is spot on! all levels will learn something. Many Thanks . All the best from Scotland.
Great info! I do have to add that I prefer polyleaders on multi-density heads because it seems to be a straighter angle from fly to running line when the fly is fishing and less hinge means better hookups in my experience.
Thanks for very helpful videos. Peter, I have recently started trout spey on the Tongariro in New Zealand. I have a 4wt with integrated 4 (325g) Skagit line. I also have a set of Airflo 5ft trout polyleaders. Can I use the 5ft floater for indicator nymphing heavy bombs and eggs for our steelhead? Will it create enough of an anchor? Regards Linton
It all depends on what the distributor determines which products will sell over here. For example, in Britain that could get intermediate Rage heads, but not here. You might considering contacting AirfloUSA to see if they can bring some in. I'm no longer pro staff after the distributorship changed hands, so I have no input.
@@hooked4lifeca Thanks again. I will look into this. Cheers again on this video. I have been fishing with polyleaders for a few years and have had great success with them but watching this gives me an even greater understanding of their uses. Can't wait to try them!
question, i have a problem having too short to attach tippet ring to my polyleader because i cut too much as a beginner, how do i extend the front end of the polyleader? i could lost 3 of them if there is no way to extend the polyleader with a tippet or leader to it. please help. thanks
Use a hair dryer to gently heat about 3" or 4" (7 to 10cm) of the sinking material on the tip of the PolyLeader. That will soften it up enough to allow you to peel it off with your finger nails. That will expose enough of the core to allow you to tie on a ring. Alternately, if you have enough mono left to tie a Double Surgeons knot, then you could attach a short section of mono and add the ring to that.
I would have saved money time and energy had I heard your teachings when I started. Invaluble info that is spot on! all levels will learn something. Many Thanks . All the best from Scotland.
Thanks. Used your advice to great effect for the 2 years I've started fly fishing.
Man, you are new to me, and i like your vids very much. Many great tips. I'll subscribe you😊
Great info! I do have to add that I prefer polyleaders on multi-density heads because it seems to be a straighter angle from fly to running line when the fly is fishing and less hinge means better hookups in my experience.
Thanks for this. Been trying to figure a effective way to attach tippet. Never occurred to me to use a tippet ring
Thanks for very helpful videos. Peter, I have recently started trout spey on the Tongariro in New Zealand. I have a 4wt with integrated 4 (325g) Skagit line. I also have a set of Airflo 5ft trout polyleaders. Can I use the 5ft floater for indicator nymphing heavy bombs and eggs for our steelhead? Will it create enough of an anchor? Regards Linton
I take it that's a yes?
Thanks for the follow up!
Why are the 8-foot polyleader variations so hard to find in North America? I only see five- and 10-foot variations. Great job on this topic, Peter!
It all depends on what the distributor determines which products will sell over here. For example, in Britain that could get intermediate Rage heads, but not here. You might considering contacting AirfloUSA to see if they can bring some in. I'm no longer pro staff after the distributorship changed hands, so I have no input.
@@hooked4lifeca Thanks again. I will look into this. Cheers again on this video. I have been fishing with polyleaders for a few years and have had great success with them but watching this gives me an even greater understanding of their uses. Can't wait to try them!
Cabelas in Ontario has 8ft Airflo polyleaders.
@@milanf6926 Yes! Thanks for the tip. As Peter would say: "Cheers!"
What about like tinsel what would be the best sinking speed ex float,inter,slow sink etc and how long? or is a taper cone better?
Nice follow up 👍
question, i have a problem having too short to attach tippet ring to my polyleader because i cut too much as a beginner, how do i extend the front end of the polyleader? i could lost 3 of them if there is no way to extend the polyleader with a tippet or leader to it. please help. thanks
Use a hair dryer to gently heat about 3" or 4" (7 to 10cm) of the sinking material on the tip of the PolyLeader. That will soften it up enough to allow you to peel it off with your finger nails. That will expose enough of the core to allow you to tie on a ring.
Alternately, if you have enough mono left to tie a Double Surgeons knot, then you could attach a short section of mono and add the ring to that.
@@hooked4lifeca Thanks for your reply. will try that.
What knot do you use to attach the tippet ring to the sink tip?
Any knot you like to use to attach a fly to the tippet, can be used here. I normally use a Uniknot. A clinch knot would work fine as well.