Which floater for Polyleaders?

[JAD]

I thinking of buying a 10/11 floater that I can use different Polyleaders with.

My problem is I'm just starting Salmon fly fishing this year so what line would be suitable for a novice caster like me.

I was thinking of buying a Snowbee 2D double-taper but reading what some of the more experienced fishers on this forum say it has a slim tip and not really suitable for polyleaders.

Any help would be appreciated.

John

[Bogyoch]

The Snowbee 1D is also excellent for use with polyleaders. As you are needing a 10/11 line on (I guess) a 15' rod, the 51' head of the line may be just a little too short. I use mine on a 13' rod which is perfect with 10' polyleaders.

[macsalmo]

I agree Bogyoch with the snowbee 1D line. I have one on a 13' snowbee speycaster rod and fish that set up with 10' polyleaders.
The balance of that combo is great. I now enjoy casting as much as catching !!

[JAD]

Thanks lads.

Graham when you say Airflo Delta Spey are you talking about the Polyfuse XP Delta Spey or the Polyfuse XP Delta Spey Multi tip Spey line?

There's two. One without tips and one with tips.

Tight lines

John

[Bogyoch]

Hi John
To answer your question to Graham, he would be talking about the plain floater, the Delta Spey. This is the one that can be used with polyleaders (that are bought seperately) as it has a fairly steep front taper to aid turnover. The other line you mention is the one that comes with its own interchangeable tips. Hope this helps.

[JAD]

Thank you Richard. Thats what I though but I wasn't sure.

John

[rennie]

JAD if you have a floater you are already using then use that,but first cut 18ins-2ft off then fine tip then strip off the plastic coating and form a small neat loop in the dacron core,carefully glue(waterproof super glue)with a tiny drop,then whip and finish with aquasure, you want the loop just big enough to accept your polytip.It is really important your loop is small,neat and well finished.Don't use a braided loop and plastic tube for two reasons:1 the loop will be bigger and very prone to hinging(destroying your cast/turn over).2 the line will crack at the back of the plastic tube in turn leading to hinging (again)and lack of security between yourself and any hooked fish.Another tip tie small silvered rings in on your polytopes and attach your leader/cast to this, this will increase the life of your polytips.I use this system on Lee Wullf floater and intermediate lines which have very fine tips and have no problem turning over L.S.R. 24 polytips even when throwing the whole lines.I also use a similar approach on all my sinking lines but use the Evans polytips (use Airflo on floaters for better presentation) for better depth control.If you go down this road (now is the time before the nights get shorter and you want to fish more) remember the more care you take now the greater the reward you can reap later. Cheers Pedro.

[JAD]

Thank you Springer and Rennie. Sorry I haven't replied sooner I've been on holiday.