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Title: Beginning again
Post by: John Alexander on 19/05/2019 at 11:37
I'm just returning to fly fishing for river trout after a long break and everything's changed! I'm equipped with a variety of rods and reels that will cover most eventualities so I need advice on fly lines - does a DT5F still exist - and particularly leaders and tippets?  I fish upstream dry fly and nymph or downstream wet according to conditions. Baffled by fluorocarbons and braided leaders pros and cons. Help?
Title: Re: Beginning again
Post by: Hamish Young on 19/05/2019 at 14:44
Lots of very fine river anglers here to keep you right John  :z16
My tuppence worth:
1. You can still buy a DT5, one of the better ones can be had from Mike when he has them back in stock: https://www.flylineshop.com/shop.html#!/Barrio-Mallard-DT-Fly-Lines/p/122985030/category=10329715
2. Think of Fluorocarbon and Copolymer tippet material as thinner more expensive nylon, the principles of tapered leader cosntruction haven't changed - but be careful with the knots  :z17
3. I don't use braided leaders, although I see the advantage of the 'indicator' type for nymphing.
Enjoy  :z16
H
Title: Re: Beginning again
Post by: John Alexander on 20/05/2019 at 13:04
Thanks :)