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Many years ago I attached yarn to the leader when casting. I was never satisfied with the results for the little yarn ball never felt like a fly but more like a miniature parachute, making it difficult for the tippet to turn over. I stop using it.<\/p>\n

Maybe 10 years ago I was in St Pete, Florida with Pat Damico, an FFF fly casting instructor and old friend, who showed me what I regard as an excellent answer. Pat uses soft surveyors cord or similar material. He cuts a short length, folds it and ties a knot. I prefer making a small nail knot rather than a knot.<\/p>\n

I’ve attached a\u00a0photograph. A knotted example is on the left in the photo and the rest are secured with a nail knot. Fray the two legs with a needle and attach the tippet to the looped eye. The shortest one in the photograph is used when casting a dry fly and when casting bigger flies use the looped yarn with longer legs.<\/p>\n

Pat\u2019s looped yarn gives the impression of casting a real fly. It doesn’t tangle in the grass or in the trees and costs less than a penny to make. If you are taking casting photos the Pat\u2019s gadget looks just like a fly.<\/p>\n

To give the impression you\u2019re casting a weighted fly I double several lengths of lead core fly line and whip finish a loop to stabilize the legs.<\/p>\n

(Update from Pat Damico – Lowe’s and Home Depot have bright colored\u00a0cord that is used for carpenter’s chalk, to strike a line. One spool will last several lifetimes. Take your choice.\u00a0When people ask me what fly to use for success, I hand them one of these. “Learn to use this well and you will catch a lot of fish,” is my usual reply. )<\/p>\n

Thanks Lefty!<\/p>\n

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