Hi,

I am looking for the best way to indicate on a clear intermediate line when you have retrieved the maximum amount of line that will still allow you to then roll cast.


I know some people say to use floss or tying thread. What do you recommend and does anyone have step by step instructions?

Cheers,

Ade

id have thought this would just be like distance marking a line for coarse fishing, where i would use very light pole elastic tied with a stop knot

http://www.pacgb.co.uk/tips/stopknot.html

I mark all my sinking lines at 14ft as I use a 10ft rod

I find this gives me just enough line to begin a new cast yet remain in total control of my flies and line...especially on the hang..or in high winds...

If you want to hang deeper in the water simply hang when your marker hits your tip ring.....(or perhaps half way down your rod)


I simply measure 14ft from my braided loop (with a tape measure)

Then whip 1 " of fluro yellow or orange thread on the line so there is a pronounced bump.

I'd guess that its approx 4 layers of standard thread (or 2 layers of heavy duty stuff)

Then superglue and leave to set for 15 mins

Cut off any sticking out thread so everything is flush...superglue again

Superglue a 3rd time

3 coats should give you a nice smooth finish

simple as that really

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Rob, sounds like a recipe for a hinged line?

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If the line is a light colour, black marker pen. If it's dark then maybe Tippex?

Andy

Yep, waterproof permanent black marker is a good way to go.

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I use the" whipping on the line "solution as you can feel it when the bump goes through the tip ring . I just varnish the whipping .
Bob

Nah, works just perfectly. Most compos do it and never had a problem myself.

Makes sunk line work so much easier and productive.

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Anyone got any more variations on the distance of marker ?
Does it depend on personal preference of leader length as well ?

I mark all my inters and sinkers at 12ft, does me fine.

Leader length doesn't come in to it, not for me anyway.

I will fish anything from a 22ft blob and nymph leader right down to a 3ft 'dragging the bottom' booby leader.

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