Small streams are starting to freeze over a little bit more everyday here. If there is one type of trip we really enjoy it's the small stream excursion. Fishing in microcosm with a small array of tools keeps one's perspective at the task at hand. Simply fishing.
- Rod: Bamboo, fiberglass or graphite they all have their place here. Seven feet is our short limit on length and three is our lightest line weight. Our preference is just that. Ours.
- Reels: Simple, light and spring and pawl.
- Lines: Camo colored double tapered or weight forward. We prefer Rio's LT for this application.
- Leader: Hand tied. Try this formula. Throw in a couple of spools of 3 and 4X of PowerFlex to finish the kit.
- Tools: Abel Perfect Tool, Dr. Slick 4" scissor clamps, floatant and a medium Ketchun Release tool attached to a homemade lanyard.
- Flies and Fly Box: One C&F twelve compartment box. We recommend this selection of flies for the small stream game. Keep it simple.
Going light leaves one unencumbered to cover more ground/water. Give those small streams some attention this season and reconnect back to where it all begins.
Small streams. Cuts and abrasions, twisted ankles, sore backs, flies lost in trees. But you'll love every one you fish.
ReplyDeleteWell done Todd.
Thanks Brk Trt...I thought you would appreciate this post.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get those leader kits, to build your own leaders. Left mine in Canada. What do you use.
ReplyDeleteGreg
I use two. Rio makes a really good kit using Power Flex. I buy separate Maxima Chameleon spools for butt and mid section material also. Maxima may sell a kit. Contact Kelly G. or Eldridge Bros. for availability.
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