03-16-2005, 03:01 AM
I tie the Stone directly to the leader, Then take 18 inches of 4x and tie it with a clinch knot to the hook shank of the stone, then simply tie the leader to the beadhead. Later in the year April, replace the beadhead with the egg pattern. I was up there tonight and caught 8 whitefish 16-18 inches and one 17 inch bow, all were on the stone. I use a 5 weight floating line on my 4 weight rod. I would get a line designed for a weight above the rod you will be using ex 6 weight line 5 weight rod 7 weight line 6 weight rod and so forth. This just makes it easier to cast, especially for a beginner. Let me know if you need any more help.
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