Found some cheap flat taper line and fast sink tip from the Commando Spey line company (OSPT?) seem to be doing better on the medium size creeks but the skinny deep pocket log jam I love isn’t good to fish just yet. That’s where I struggle a bit or really shorten my leader. Will have to Google up a few ways to smooth the transition when I make the line.
Also, pulling the 5 wt out reminded me I hate the reel. I know it’s just a line holder but it’s either free spooling or drag screams as I yank line. So far unable to find a sub~$100 spare spool for the Sage 4560 that’s currently on the 12’ from Randy loaded as a Euro Nymph setup. I’m needing good waders and boots but tempted to schlep mine another year and buy the Galvin Brookie 5 wt. reel. I didn’t know it had a set screw to tension. Felt pretty perfect from the factory with nothing but a smooth hold back feel and no drag. I haven’t worked with the 4560 much at all so maybe on the lowest setting it would be similar. Otherwise, I might get a Kingpin 3.75 Centerpin reel and spool it with fly line. On bigger water that might be a challenge if I don’t remember to hit the clicker on a big fish run.
Also, pulling the 5 wt out reminded me I hate the reel. I know it’s just a line holder but it’s either free spooling or drag screams as I yank line. So far unable to find a sub~$100 spare spool for the Sage 4560 that’s currently on the 12’ from Randy loaded as a Euro Nymph setup. I’m needing good waders and boots but tempted to schlep mine another year and buy the Galvin Brookie 5 wt. reel. I didn’t know it had a set screw to tension. Felt pretty perfect from the factory with nothing but a smooth hold back feel and no drag. I haven’t worked with the 4560 much at all so maybe on the lowest setting it would be similar. Otherwise, I might get a Kingpin 3.75 Centerpin reel and spool it with fly line. On bigger water that might be a challenge if I don’t remember to hit the clicker on a big fish run.
