Winter kebari/fly tying

Nice flies.

I feel your illustration is a critical concept, especially for tenkara, where there is a limit to sink depth…as our drifts are very short. Matching the weight to the presentation depth and water speed can make the difference between catching and not. I often cycle through different weights until I find the perfect balanced fly for the conditions. A fly that is delivered where I want it and one that I can maintain contact with but not too much. The line where there is equal lost and found. Getting this balance is more important than pattern to me.

Also consider sparser profiles and limiting or removing hackle on your deep divers. The less surface area, the quicker it will find bottom.

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