I know I'm going to word this very badly, and also be misunderstood. So I'm prepared for any comebacks.
Wouldn't it be considered that by using sinking line or versileaders, that, that defeats what fishing wet flies are all about? Aren't wet flies only supposed to float from beneath the film to about 12 inches below the surface? And so the object of this game is to "entice" the fish into biting. That's what I get from all the literature that I have read from the great authors and fishermen from way back. Maybe I'm just a guy who is stuck with the old traditional ways, and that's probably it.
But I suppose if you're catching fish, what does it matter, right? I know a fisherman or lady has to be versatile in their approach to catching fish, and I try to do that myself, but I guess with limitations.
I don't know, I guess I really don't see any real reason not to use sinking lines of any type as long as it's legal. I have always read, heard and was taught to fish the traditional ways, and when I read or hear and see someone, let's say, going against the grain, it sets me back a bit.
I need to relax a little and come to terms that when it comes to fishing, there is no right or wrong way to catch fish unless explosives are involved. I have wondered about using fluoro leaders when fishing wet flies, but it always seemed to feel wrong in my gut to do so.
I'm just going to have to try this method out for myself and come to my own conclusion for the way I like to fish. As for the rest of the fishing community, I say go for it if it makes you happy. And isn't that what fishing is really all about, getting out, enjoying the day and nature, catching a fish or three and just being happy that we can do that?
Though, this is what I like about forums. There's so many different ways to fish a fly that I need to get with the times. It just feels like cheating to me for right now. But if I give versileaders a try, I may find out what I have been missing for all these years.
O.k., let the crucifixion begin.