Looking for a bit of advice regards dropper rings, does anyone use them? Do they cut down on tangles?What type do you use?

Thinking of trying these to cut down on dropper tangles

I use the Riverge 2mm ones and I find that they tangle a lot less than when using a dropper knot without rings.

If you're getting tangles then it's worthwhile trying to establish why you're getting them because using rings isn't a guarantee of avoiding them.

Some questions to consider -

Are your droppers too long (or even too short)?
What sort of leader material are you using - would a stiffer brand help or is the diameter you're using too thin?
Are you balancing your leader with appropriate flies in appropriate places on the leader?
Are you using a leader that's appropriate to the conditions?
Do you have an issue with your casting - smooth turn over?

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Yes, I do use them and wont use anything else, the main reason being that, if you do get a tangle, it is relatively easy to cut off a section and re-tie it without losing the whole trace. They also enable you to tie on a new dropper with ease.

They dont cut down on tangles, per se, as this is mainly down to casting, dropper length, flies being used and also leader material but I do find them easier.

I am not sure on whether they scare fish as some can be rather shiny and I am contemplating blackening them with a marker pen before use.
Still, cant the see difference between a shiny dropper ring and a shiny hook with bits of fur and feather tied on in terms of scaring a fish



Ben

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If you fancy using them...store them on a safety pin...you can cut down on a lot of the fiddly stuff !tie them on while they are still on the safety pin

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an interesting mix of apathy and panic

Clive M

What a great idea!

Hi,

If your worried about the shine (I was) then have a look at the Carp Rig Rings that are produced also very small with rounded edges to protect the line and produced in dull / dark colours.

Good luck.

Neil

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I use a Riverge ring on the end of a 9 foot tapered leader,I tie 12inches of fluoro for the dropper and another 3 to 6 feet for the point.

For those of you that like tippet rings but dont like the price take a look at this

http://www.pechetruite.com/Noeuds/Tippet-ring.htm

this winter Ill be on the look out for a black chain of a suitable size.

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thanks for the advice