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Title: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: John Powell on 10/01/2017 at 13:13

i just bought a Cortland 10' 4wt to try nymphing

 which model line would you suggest for my local small river...Small Stream or Mallard....?
this is typical
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x324/Yardbent/fishing/Upper%20Avon/1024pool01_zpsfa44c8e4.jpg) (http://s1176.photobucket.com/user/Yardbent/media/fishing/Upper%20Avon/1024pool01_zpsfa44c8e4.jpg.html)

also may use a Herbert Hatton split cane 7'7'' for overgrown locations
needs casting,  but 'appears' to be a 4/5wt

thanks...john

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 10/01/2017 at 13:24

Hi John,

Looks like perfect 'Smallstream' water to me :z16

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: John Powell on 10/01/2017 at 14:12

Mike

thanks - i'll test the Hatton split cane and then order

regards....john

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: John Powell on 11/01/2017 at 09:52

Quote from: Mike Barrio on 10/01/2017 at 13:24

Hi John,

Looks like perfect 'Smallstream' water to me
Best wishes.................Mike..

Mike -- order placed...............john

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 11/01/2017 at 10:02

Thanks John :z16

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: John Powell on 12/01/2017 at 13:25

Mike

WF4F-SS.............ordered at 10AM yesterday

arrived at noon today....many thanks.....john

you got an inside track at Royal Mail..... :?

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 12/01/2017 at 13:36

Excellent, thanks for letting me know that your parcel arrived safely :z16

I hope you enjoy your line ...........

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Terry Coging on 12/01/2017 at 15:48

Mike - is a SS better than a Mallard for Czech nymphing? Something I have not done before.
Cheers Terry

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Liam Stephen on 12/01/2017 at 16:20

Terry  :z16

Fly line isn't really needed for Czech nymphing. Have a look through YouTube and this will make sense.

 :z18

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 12/01/2017 at 16:56

Hi Terry,

I agree with Liam .......... both lines would serve you equally well.

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Terry Coging on 12/01/2017 at 17:12

Ah, yes. Twiddle and plop   :z4 
I'll experiment on the river Dove in March or even earlier for Grayling.  I'll start with the nearest combo I have = 10' #5 rod and Mallard #5F or even #6F

Thanks again guys.

Title: Re: Small Stream or Mallard....?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 12/01/2017 at 17:41

"Twiddle and plop" ....... perfect :z4  :z4  :z4