Leader Setup

[robbie]

Hi There,

I am wondering what various people use for their Czech Nymphing Leaders.

What are the overall Lengths, Dropper Spacings, Material and Diameter?

Where do you put the heaviest fly? Is it always in the middle and have you tried other positions?

I believe that this is one of the most important areas of Czech Nymphing and I would very much appreciate a few different opinions.

Best Regards

robbie

www.gamefair-flyfishing.net

[klaas]

My leaderlength and distance between the fly's depends on the depth of the water and the current,mostly i make the leader about 50 cm longer so my flyline sometimes never gets wet.
When i see fish rise then sometimes i put the heaviest fly under and an goldhead with no lead in the midlle and an spider or emerger on top.
Material i use is mostly froghair or other fluorcarbonline,diameter depends on what size fish i expect.
When u want to experiance different methodes see on wich fly u catch most fish,if u catch more on the dropper maybe try fly's with less lead,more on the last fly try some heavier fly's.
Or in deep water with a strong current then make the distance between the flys shorter so all 3 fly's get to the bottom,or 2 low and 1 higher up the leader.
My opinion is :try and see if it works .

Klaas

[chiro]

klaas said:

My leaderlength and distance between the fly's depends on the depth of the water and the current,mostly i make the leader about 50 cm longer so my flyline sometimes never gets wet.

You mean 50cm longer than the depth of water? so that means you keep changing your leader to suit the different depths of the river ?

Is that a tapered leader ? if so could you give more informations about the length/diameter of the different parts of your leader ? I'm not particularly fond of braided leaders so I'm looking for a tapered leader formula who could do the job.

thanks

[klaas]

Hello Chiro

I make my leader just from normal line,not a tapered or braided leader,normal line sinks faster.
Fluor carbon line is great for this because it sinks.
With the waterknot(the microrings or rollers also work great,see the online shop) i make the two other sidelines on my leader,also fluor carbon line.
The reasons i make my leader about 50 cm longer is because there might be deeper holes in the river where u sure can expect fish,im not changing my leader all the time to the depth of the river.
The other reason is that the current dont has somuch grip on the fluor carbon line as on the flyline,so almost no drag and the nymps flow slower thru the water.
When i fish with an baitindicator i can very depths with it by moving it up or down on the extra 50 cm.
This is just my methode how i use it ,but i am sure there are more ways to make a setup for nymphleaders.
Its just a way of trying and see whats works the best for urself.

Klaas

[chiro]

Thanks for your reply Klaas.

I never used fluorocarbone in rivers only in stillwater but your description sounds interesting to be, I'll give it a try next season.

[harri]

What is your favorite fluorocarbon brand? Have you noticed big differences between fluorocarbons?

[Jan]

Concerning fluorocarbon, I use Kureha, it is probably least visible in the water.

Jan

[klaas]

harri said:

What is your favorite fluorocarbon brand? Have you noticed big differences between fluorocarbons?

Most fluorcarbon line is good quality,but there are some differences in knotstrength,you have to test that for yourself.
Also in stiffnes there is some difference,some are real stiff so compare some brands with eachother.
In fast deep running water this all is not a problem,but in slow clear undeep water with spooky fish it can make alot of difference.
Its not easy for me to name brands that are good or not good, but Jan named a brand so trust him that when he says its good....it is good.
All i can say is try and test the knotstrenght (make sure you wet the knot before you pull it tight) .
What is true is that with fluorcarbon line you catch more fish while your nymphing or fishing with streamers,it is almost invisible under water and it realy works.

Klaas

[harri]

Actually I have used Fulling mill fluorocarbon for several years. One good thing about it has been low price. At least compared to many other fluorocarbon lines. Dont know if it's the best but it has worked for me. I also like 100 meters spools because I fish a lot and smaller spools doesnt last that long.

[blackmind]

i use stroft and climax but the best fluorcarbon is frog hair-but is so expensive