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Love this trick for doubling over the Maxima and getting the loop actually onto the end of the sinking material instead of nail knotting a single strand and having a section with a perfection loop at the end. This system looks much more streamlined and efficient and also reduces the gap between floating line and sink tip, hopefully minimizing any 'hinging' effect. Thanks!
I like using a faster action 6wt rod. The stiffness/backbone allows me to strip in and lift the line out of the water. The rod should be matched to the fish and water conditions. I'm usually fishing for medium size trout in moderate currents.
Hi, This setup is going to hinge. But most "weighted" setups will hinge, it's the nature of putting weight toward the end of the line. Remember the objective is to get the streamer down deep. Three things are key, stripping in most of the line before casting, opening the casting loop and letting the line fully unroll in the backcast. Thanks - great question!
Yes that's the best way actually I have been using that method for the last 20 years or more and for shooting head running line I use the braided mono it works a treat no dreadful old knots tangling things up.
