After a long winter of not catching fish and @clarkman picking my pocket, I needed a tug on the end of my line. At this point, size didn’t matter. So, the boy and I went to a reliable lake for a bit of small, but necessary, action.
A bit misty on the drive up.
A nice calm cool morning.
A...
I mixed it up. Top and bottom rows have two on jigs, two on a wide gap scud-ish hook with a tungsten bead, and two unweighted. Other rows have some combination of the same (determined by what beads I had on hand).
Another non-direct comparison, but I also have a Patagucci waterproof hip pack. It's comfortable enough with the shoulder strap. The main zipper is a bit a of a chore to open and close, even if you keep it lubed. The Thunderhead's main zipepr is a different design, so maybe it's easier. One...
Hey all. I recently acquired a older T&T Horizon HS908S (two piece), and was hoping one of you fine people could let me know the rod's preferred grain window. True to size 8wt lines? Over-line it? Let me know your thoughts. As always, thanks for your help!
Sure.
Hook: whatever 2xl nymph hook you like, #10 - 12.
Thread: I really like the semperfli nano silk 50d, but again, use whatever you like. I like black regardless of the fly color.
Weight: 6-10 wraps of .020 wire
Tail: marabou
Wingcase: more marabou.
Rib: small/medium wire, whatever color you...