Patterns on the Yuba

[SteelieD]

pm - check with Adam Grace at the shop... he's got a cool set up with a floating line and sinking leader that he suggests swinging. I'm going to give a try on Sunday.

Derek

[PatrickM]

Thanks, SteelieD. I'll talk to Adam next time I'm in there. Good luck on Sunday. Let us know how you do.

[Rob]

Hey PM.


We use a Poly -leader loop to loop to a floating line.
We swing and strip it. Some times just swinging it works. If not then we will strip it or twitch the rod tip as it swings.
I carry two poly-leaders one for 5wt and one for a 8 wt.
The 8 wt poly-leader will get you down deeper in faster water.
A Marabou leech and a woolhead sculpin in olive also work.

Take care
Rob

[PatrickM]

Thanks, Rob. I'm heading to the Y on Monday, so I'll give that a shot. I'm going to tie up a couple of Adam's creations too, so I'll let you guys know how I get on.

[Adam Grace]

PM,

I reccomend the 10' extra super fast sinking leader from Airflo.



The leader has a monofilament core covered in a high density tungsten coating. The monofilament core has a 12lb breaking strength and has a pre-tied loop at the end. You can loop to loop a 3-6' section of 3x or 2x tippet to the end of the sinking leader.

It is much easier to cast and turn over when your regular floating line has a factory welded loop or custom braided loop attached to the end.
Check out the picture below.




This style of sinking leader can turn an ordinary floating line into a sink tip in the amount of time it takes to change a leader.

Great setup for streamer fishing.

Give it a try.

[Hairstacker]

Wow, Rob and Adam, I didn't even know these Polyleader things existed, thanks!!! Seems like these things would work really well for stripping nymphs and what-not in lakes too. Is there still any reason to get a sink-tip fly line if you have these? Seems like it would work just as well as a Type II full sinking line for fishing the shallows in the spring?

[Rob]

I think the sink tips cast better but it sure is easy to change back and forth with the Poly-leader.
P.S.
I'm getting a Kayak Saturday A.M.
Rob

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[PatrickM]

Adam, never heard of those leaders before, but they look pretty cool. Definately have to try one of those out.
Thanks for the scoop.

[SteelieD]

Hey Rob,

That Kayak look awesome! I've always wanted one. Did you get it wet yet?

Derek

[Rob]

Hey Derek.
I hope to use it next week.

I'll take it out to lake Natoma 4-5 times before I take it on any rivers.

Take care
Rob