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Originally Posted by Bullfighter
Can anyone share their success or comment on nymphing with straight mono and/or fluoro directly from the fly line? I've heard the comment that a tapered leader in the heavy top end can drag and resist the nymphing flies from getting to the bottom. If using straight line directly from fly line, is it much harder to turnover the cast?
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I would stick with the tapered leader, IMO they turn over much better. Use a bit of weight, longer leader or weighted nymphs if you don't think your nymphs are getting down.