How to STOP Euro Leaders from sticking to the rod
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Fishing with thin (micro) euro leaders have fantastic benefits. But just like a lot of things, there are pros and cons. The con is fishing in the rain or any wet conditions.
The solution to fix this problem is a 5 min process. Spiral 1x or 2x tippet down your rod from the tip to the base. (1/4 to 1/2 in apart). You can either tie off on the hook keeper or use self bonding/fusing tape to hold it. The "ridges" formed by the tippet will prevent the leader from sticking to the blank. When you don't need it anymore, you can simply take everything off and dispose of it.
Hope this video helps!
Cory
Materials:
1x or 2x
Self fusing/bonding tape.
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**UPDATE** you can replace the plumbers tape with rubber O-rings. Leave them on your rod at the base. Just slip the mono under the O-ring and tie a couple of over hand knots. It will not slip out.
Best advance I’ve gotten from a UA-cam fly fishing video, thanks!!!!
Appreciate it, WV. Glad it helped!
Great idea can’t wait to try
Glad it is helpful, Harold. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I had this exact same issue on my trip last week. It drove me nuts! I thought there was something wrong with my setup. It really hampered my enjoyment.
Glad I can help, DJ. You’ll see that this is a great fix. Tight lines!
Fantastic tip thanks for sharing👍
You got it. Thanks for watching!
That's awesome - what a great tip - Thank You!
Thanks Bob. Tight lines to you!
Great tip! Simple but effective.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the tip I’ll be prepared now!
It definitely works Dale. Thanks for watching!
Love it ! I have heard of this, but have never done it yet. Thanks!!
You got it Steve. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for demonstrating this. The plumbers tape is genius. Looks like some rain my way tomorrow so I might be putting it to test. Also I got my Sempe material in the mail today. I’m stoked to try it out.Thanks again for the lead on that.
Sure thing Shawn! Good luck!
fantastic tip!
Thanks, Stephen!
Very cool hack...I just hope I have the patience to employ. Thanks
Appreciate it Anthony! It’s pretty easy and saves some frustration for sure.
Cory, I got all the components for the leader and was able to test it out this past weekend, I really liked it!! Best Iv tried so far. I didn’t get the sitter material yet but plan too, the cortland I use I don’t like too much memory!! The micro system works great it does have a few drawbacks but I need to work around it I guess.
So thanks so much!!!!
Again I’d love to fish with you for a day and pick ur brain on this euro style!! Thanks
Glad you liked it Scott! The more you use it, the more you will get used to it.
Maybe I’ll see you out on the stream sometime soon!
I like that idea, thanks
Appreciate you watching!
This is one reason why I subscribed
Appreciate it, Pete! Tight lines to you.
Great information I have to remember that Cory
Thanks, Jerome. Always good to have this in your bag your bag of tricks.
Brilliant, just subed
Thank you Martin. Appreciate it!
Genius 👍🎣
Appreciate it, Rob!
Great hack!!
Appreciate it Scott!
Hi Cory; great material, videos and clear information on every one of your videos. Thank you! My question: Does the weight from the wrapped tippet, especially in larger diameters, affect/dampen the action or balance of the euro rod in any real way, esp as we move to lighter finely balanced rods with super sensitive tips? Thx
Thanks so much, David! It doesn’t affect it at all. Don’t go above 1x though (2 or 3x works perfect)-there really is no need. But you will see that the rod feels and acts the same. Hope this helps and appreciate you watching. Tight lines!
great tip can't wait to check it out. Would you leave it on and be ready for the next rainy fishing day?
Thanks Rich! If I’m fishing a couple of days in a row and rain is expected, I’ll leave it on. But after I know the chance of rain is gone, I will remove it.
Genius.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Awesome
Thanks, Matt. Appreciate you watching.
i tell u a way that will be i lil quicker,,i always keep a rubber O ring on my butt section around the rod blank so i hook my dropper fly to prevent it from flopping around and twisting..after u wrap the blank with mono i just slide that o ring to trap the mono under it...never has come loose as long as the o ring fits snuggly and then u totally eliminate the extra time having to put tape on the rod..tite lines..
That surely will work. Although, I haven’t been able to find one able to fit tight enough for my liking....The tape, for me, is pretty quick. Thanks for commenting and tight lines!
Hey ODTB, have you ever heard of coating your rod with a hydrophobic coating sort of like what auto detailers use? Drop of water hits the surface and is gone. Just a thought...
Haven’t tried that. Not sure I want to spray anything on my pretty fly rod!
Genius
Appreciate it, NJTS!
I was thinking if I don’t have tape can the mono be anchored with a knot on the rods hook keeper?
You can certainly try Dale. You just need to make sure it’s a nice tight wrap to the rod blank.
Is it necessary to wrap the entire rod, or can you get by with only the tip and second section?
Hey Damon, If you are going to two pieces, I would go ahead and wrap at least 3 sections. It will be frustrating if it starts sticking on that 3rd piece.
Fabulous idea. That'll break the contact and no stick.
Somebody want to see line stick to the rod in wet conditions? Try Stren Magnathin in 2 lb. test. It's hair.
Lately, 2 lb. is difficult to find but 4 lb is nearly as bad.
This 100 percent works. Was just out yesterday in the pouring rain and it worked like a charm. Tight lines to you!
@@OldDominionTroutBum Yes, it looks good to me. That's a fabulous idea.
Little note to anyone... if you (any reader) come across some Stren Magnathin in 2 lb test, let me know, please. Lately, I haven't been able to find it. I haven't looked for it in quite some time because I had a lot of it but I could use some now again. There seems to be plenty of 4 lb test but the 2 lb may be history... maybe. Good luck fishing, folks.
Do you have any tips for stopping tip wrap with micro leaders?
Tip wrap is caused by rushing your cast. You are becoming “disconnected” with your bugs. You have to S-L-O-W down and wait for your backcast to unfold fully before you start your forward cast.
Hope this helps.
@@OldDominionTroutBum hmmmm that does make sense I have the most problems with dry dropper on micro leaders when it gets windy. Probably because it is harder to straighten the line
Cory, I watched this some time ago but was following up. I fish with a very good angler in PA who does contact nymphing, and he deals with this by putting Rain X on his rod. Ever try that? Stay hooked, Bill
Hey Bill-I haven’t tried Rain X. Sounds really interesting. I do really like wrapping it w mono-it has never failed me, but we can always learn new tricks. Tight lines to you.
@@OldDominionTroutBum I know you use mono. My pal Jay used to do that too, but he switched to Rain X. Just thought I'd share it with you as you may like to try it. If is works it would make a good follow up video. Stay hooked!
I will definitely check it out. Stay hooked!
Corey, excuse my ignorance on UA-cam. Is there a way I can ping you w/ a private message? With cold water in short supply in VA I'm terribly inefficient. I find myself putting in way too many hours on the highway for too few on productive trout water. From your excellent video's it's clear you've found a way to make things work in VA. Would love to compare notes w/ you...
Hey Ben, Are you on Instagram? Is so message me there. It’s Old Dominion Trout Bum
I couldn't find the tape. Can you recommend the make and model please? Appreciate it.
Kuku, I have actually found a better way now. I recommend getting a Rubber O Ring assortment kit (they are made for faucets) You can get them on Amazon for like 8 bucks. You will get a bunch of different sizes. Find the size that fits on the bottom of your rod. I put 2 of them on and they always stay there. I'll just spin the mono down then slip it under both of the O rings, then tie some overhand knots. It will not pull out and is super easy. Hope this helps.
Good advice. You're a good dude for sharing a lifetime of fishing. You and Domenick of Trout bitten. His writing and your videos. Apprey
Appreciated
@@SHATONADOG9 thanks so much, Lindy. Nice of you to say. Tight lines to you!
@@OldDominionTroutBum Corey or Cory? Have you figured out which size in that assortment pack on Amazon works? I see it on Amazon. Wondering if there's a way to get even more specific if that makes sense? Thanks for sharing this brother.
Hey Corey, I just received George Daniel's book Dynamic Nymphing. I see a young gentleman in many of the pages that looks just like you. He even casts his rod just like you, with his index finger. Is that you Bro? Thanks, Jim
Hahaha! George is the man! I may have picked up a few things from him 😉
@@OldDominionTroutBum You guys look alike for sure. Some how I picture him as much older. My most recent worry however is that I may not be able to take my new Euro Nymph rod on the plane with me. I don't want to pack it in my bag because I'm afraid someone will steal it. I've had thing taken out of my bag before in Paris and Italy. Any tips on traveling with your fly rod?
@@jimmartinette9655 Jim, Orvis makes a great rod carrying/accessory case. Almost positive it can be carried on.
@@OldDominionTroutBum Thanks Corey, Mine has a nice case and it a four piece rod, but even at that it may not fit in the overhead. I know some airline folks down the street. I'll ask them. Respectfully, Jim
If you take rod apart, Probably best to wrap each section.
You are correct Robert. Whatever works for you is best. Tight lines and thanks for watching!
IMO rubber O rings work best
Yes, they work great, Robert.
Savvy…
Thanks for watching, Milan!
money!
Appreciate it!
How about some turtle wax
Now that I think about it, it might help keep ice from forming in the guides in the winter time too. I'm going to give it a shot this winter
Probably will work for the ice, but having the mono is quick and easy for when it is wet. You can just pull out the small spool in your pocket when you need it (It takes no room). Appreciate you watching, Mark.