I'm making up my own shooting heads and have gotten some good pointers regarding set up. I have one question that I can't seem to find the answer to.

I'm cutting DT lines in half and trimming until they load my rod. Do I connect the head by the thick end or the tapered end?

That is quite possibly the most stupid question to be posted. The fact is, nobody I know uses Shooting Heads.

Any other tips you think I might need to know, i'm all ears.

Connect it at the thick end.

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Thankyou. Sometimes it's just those simple little things that you just have to ask.

I will post three links.that should tell you all you need to know about s/heads.a lot to read but worth it

Shooting heads DIY - The more than Adequate Shooting Head DIY, a guide to building your own shooting heads for fly fishing - Global FlyFisher

Shooting heads DIY - 1st section - preparing the lines - Global FlyFisher

Shooting heads DIY - AFTM system - Global FlyFisher

Jim

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Just read those links. Very useful, thanks. I could've almost guessed that you can attach the head either way. Good to know for sure though.