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Post by Jinxter on Jun 24, 2003 19:20:24 GMT -5
Fishing nymphs on a very rocky lake. can anyone suggest method/materials to make a weed guard so I don't keep loosing flies every other cast? Hook sizes 12-16.
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rockhound
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Post by rockhound on Jun 24, 2003 19:56:36 GMT -5
Try a length of stiff nylon tied in at the bend poking backwards and curved around roughly following the hook bend and tied in at the eye. I've used this method on largemouth bass bugs which are bigger than the sizes you're talking about but it's probably worth a try. Alternatively, try weighting the hook so that it swims upside down.
Steve
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Post by JME on Jun 26, 2003 10:07:14 GMT -5
Rockhounds upside down method works best for me.
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Post by lugg on Jun 26, 2003 16:29:33 GMT -5
hi I use ordinary silver ribbing wire - doubled and tied in mid hook. THe double wire should reach just past the hook point ( and could then be bent parallel to the hook beneath the barb)
. It works pretty well in weed - but I dont know if it will help in rocky bottom.
cheers ali g aka lugg
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Post by Jinxter on Jun 28, 2003 18:08:06 GMT -5
Thanks! I'd better get some tying done. Will try both methods.
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