False Cast

[Clydesider]

You could, I suppose, use a coloured heatshrink sleeve.

Put a very small dab of superglue on the line to hold it in place, slide the 1/2in piece of tubing over the glue and gently heat it until it shrinks onto the line.

Use thin walled tubing that will also stay flexible as to avoid fouling it up in the tip ring when retrieving.

You could also try whipping some coloured tying thread onto the line and then coating that with aquasure. Again, make the whipping as flat as possible and try to get a gentle graduation of mass at the edges to avoid fouling in the rod guides.

[macrickster]

Thanks again lads am really grateful,Could someone tell me the difference between a DT line and a WF line. Would it also make my casting any better, have i got this right ie
DT line ie Double Taper meaning weighted on both ends
WF line ie Weight Forward meaning weighted on one end
Mind iam only a novice and new to fishin not just f/fishin thanks again Macrickster (Ricky)

[Clydesider]

Ricky. You've more or less got it right, mate.

Here is a basic representation of the profiles of WF, DT and triangle (just a modified WF) taper lines:

[doonicus]

ricky,
With a double taper, you will achieve better presentation, and less disturbance. The distance gained with a weight forward, or the long belly line, is at the cost of presentation, and in any case, the extra distance can very well be minimal. Persevere with a dt, and eventually you will be able to cast as far with it as with the wfs. This is only my opinion, backed up with my own experiences.

[Tytelynes]

Unless I'm drying the fly, one or two false casts. Even in salt water to get the entire line out two or three does the trick.
You rarely catch fish in the air! ;D

[macrickster]

THANKS ONCE AGAIN LADS, REALLY GREATFUL

[macrickster]

Clydesider,would u say DT is better then. Because presentations got to come before distance as u said the distance will come anyway. Its making me wonder about maybe a DTline would be better for me Thanks for reply sorry took so long to answer it Tightlines Ricky

[Clydesider]

Ricky.

This thing about DTs presenting better than WFs is a fallacy.

Think about it. The belly thickness and the front taper of a WF is the same as that of a DT in the same weight, and therefore cause the exact same level of disturbance upon landing. The DT "purists" will disagree, but I've yet to see one convincing argument in support of their preference which is based upon the physics of the subject as opposed to their personal, and often highly subjective perception.

I like to fish the heavier weights #6 and up with WFs, but anything below mostly with DTs. That said, I would suggest for a beginner to learn with a DT because you don't need to think about head lengths, overhang and hingeing.

[The Handsome Stick]

clydesider said:

Ricky.

This thing about DTs presenting better than WFs is a fallacy.

Think about it. The belly thickness and the front taper of a WF is the same as that of a DT in the same weight, and therefore cause the exact same level of disturbance upon landing. The DT "purists" will disagree, but I've yet to see one convincing argument in support of their preference which is based upon the physics of the subject as opposed to their personal, and often highly subjective perception.

I like to fish the heavier weights #6 and up with WFs, but anything below mostly with DTs. That said, I would suggest for a beginner to learn with a DT because you don't need to think about head lengths, overhang and hingeing.

Actually, most DT lines have more brutal tapers than WF lines and actually give poorer presentation (with a couple of exceptions). They do however let you roll cast and mend line at greater distance.
DT's are different. They have plusses and minuses. I have one on my 3# rod at the mo. It's a nice line. Though, when it wears out I'll probably get a WF.

[macrickster]

Minds made up, Its going to be weight forward and thanks again lads
Macrickster (Ricky)