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Tim,
I have taken information from Landon Mayer’s book 101 Trout Tips on “Leech Lesson”. Here is what Landon sez:
The Mayer’s Mini leech is versatile; you can dead-drift it as a nymph, swing it as a nymph, trail it behind a larger streamer using strip retrieve, or even hang it below a hopper. It is also possible to match different colors to the swimming damelselflies as they snake their way to the bank. The constant pulsating and undulating action matched with the tapering profile of a leech will fool many trout. It is my go-to pattern for landing large trout in the tight quarters of undercut banks, around structure, and at the head of a drop- off or riffled run. Use this imitation when you are fishing around structure or in tight quarters and want to reduce the number of snags.I personally had success with this fly pattern using the technique of dead-drift as a single fly below a indicator. I recently caught a 18” brown with this technique, fishing it at the head of a drop-off. I hope this is helpful for you.
MikeHi Rick,
Good question. I’m sure everyone has a personal preference. I would go with a 5w fly line. I am not familiar with the TFO Professional Series 2 rod. Is it a fast action, medium-fast, slow action rod? I know something else to confuse us. I was advised that if it is a fast action rod to go with a heavier line like a Rio Grand line. If it’s another action, you can’t go wrong with Rio Gold line.
I have included a link below from Rio on line- selector for your specific rod. It is helpful information but, gives you more to scratch your head about.?
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I look forward hearing from the more experience Flyfishers. I hope this is helpful for you.
Take care.
Mike
