Weed Guards

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  • Dec 10, 2007 at 1:58 pm #2633
    anonymous
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    Hey guys,

    Dec 10, 2007 at 2:09 pm #21756
    Avatar photoBob Riggins
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    I use weed guards on some of my saltwater flies.  Right now, I am using a short piece of 20# fluorocarbon extending from the head to just beyond the point.  I have tried to find a stiffer, lighter line to use with no luck.  Here is an example, but in this picture I haven’t timmed the end of the guard.

    I have also tried tying in a piece of light fluorocarbon at the bend of the hook and looping it under the point of the hook and tying it back in at the head.  I have had problems with this arrangment fouling and interfering with hook sets.

    Dec 11, 2007 at 8:46 am #21757
    patrick mccormick
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    best pike fly addition ever!!! I use guitar strings fold with pliers, and the crimp a little notch, it works well.

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