Hi All

I recently purchased a Greys Streamflex 6'6" from a fellow forum member - it's a superb rod (in superb condition), I bought a Greys G series reel to go with it.

I wanted something a little better (Orvis) but the budget wouldn't stand it. As it is I'm really pleased with the Greys reel - for 30 quid I don't think I can complain at all!

Both rod and reel got their first outing last night. The derwent (Durham) isn't the smallest river in the world, but there is something about using a small rod that I couldn't resist.

One thing I noticed after using the Streamflex is my leader/tippet became twisted quite quickly.

By twisted I don't mean pig tail twisted, more how you'd twist a dubbing loop with tying thread.

It pulls out quite easy, but after a cast or two it's back again.

I'm sure it's something to do with the way I am casting. My usual weapon is a Hardy Demon 9' 5# - I'm not sure how I should adjust my casting style to suit the new Greys rod.

Can anyone tell me if twisted tippets is a symptom of a casting error, something that 'just happens' in moving water or something else all together?

Thanks!

S

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Steven, I don't know much about the physics of casting but were you using a big bushy fly, like a Sedge or Mayfly type?

They will give you line twist quicker than you can say "knife"

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Roy

Hi Roy

Yep, a home tied Adams - that's home tied with a hackle that is a little too big.

What should I do in these circumstances? Should I expect to change the tippet material more often than I normally would?

Having said that, with the huge variety of bank side vegetation I kept leaving flies in changing the tippet was a fairly regular occurrence anyway!

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use a furled leader of about 3ft plus the same length (or upto 4/5ftat a push) of tippet ,if you need good cheap furled leaders contact mrtrout on here(Steven)

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

for the price of mrtrouts furled leaders get the two different lengths 3ft and 5ft then you will have one for larger rivers/streams aswell

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

have a look at flytying boutique furled leaders

Hi Steven
i can tell that have nothing to do with rod.......something else to blame

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God i will put you out your misery.
Your tippet diameter is too small.
Flies that tend to helicopter (even tiny Griffiths nats) need a larger tippet.
So if you were using 7 X, try 6 then 5......
Its got SFA to do with the rod.

If I may add to this that increased line speed makes it even worse. Looks like heavier tippet and a little less casting speed might help. Then if you are using a small rod on big water and pushing it you will increase line speed and that might have played a role. Right tool for the right job always helps.

I hope this is useful.

Bobby

thats quite funny and simple as it always is, griffiths knats are the worst twisters, just upping the diameter of the tippet stops it.