Don't generally fish big Intruder, tube or stinger flies but decided to tie up a few after swinging a few big rabbit leeches on the Naknek this fall. Today went 1 for 5 on bull/dollies including one hauntingy memorable sized one lost. Lost first three on a 3.5" " purple bunny/wool sculpin then next on a 4" salmon/ginger bunny leech. About 24" visibility, takes came on the strip back after a pause in soft water inside the seam. 10-30 second encounters before came unbuttoned. This does not normally happen to me with normal #2-4 Sculpin or other patterns.
Using a debarbed #4 gamagatsu octopus stinger attached with 20# Rio saltwater wire tippet. Back of hook bend about 5% forward of fly tail. Point straight in line with leader.
Wondering if my stinger too far back? Wire too stiff? What is the general rule on how far back to put the stinger?
Other suggestions? Don't want to keep tying this way if it is contributing to lost fish.
Thanks.
RR
Using a debarbed #4 gamagatsu octopus stinger attached with 20# Rio saltwater wire tippet. Back of hook bend about 5% forward of fly tail. Point straight in line with leader.
Wondering if my stinger too far back? Wire too stiff? What is the general rule on how far back to put the stinger?
Other suggestions? Don't want to keep tying this way if it is contributing to lost fish.
Thanks.
RR