You are always striping inside? No… Hm in this case you are in a trouble, especially if you are wading deep! While for double handers as well as for dry or nymph fishing i’m not using striping basket, it is one of the essentials while fishing pike, seatrout or any other creatures that request striping of fly line.  Quite many years ago, when I started to use these baskets I was quite convinced that it should have as many holes as possible, and it should be not too big. Actually know, its bit opposite -- I’m using only baskets that have no holes at all, and are big enough to catch and hold all fly line that comes in. Holes are not necessary at all, because if you are are wading deep, basket will be filled with water and your floating running line will simply swim out during the first cast. Another advantage of no hole basket is that you can use it as wading support, or float, when wading tricky coastal areas or getting to another river  bank.It is quite important to have rubber belt on your basket, because it allows to adjust the position with out changing the belt size. It is quite handy if you are wading and fishing in spots with different depths. Especially during the late autumn, winter and spring, when water temperatures are low, it is not right time to adjust something that is completely wet.

Last but not the least is cones. With out them in a basket, your runner will tangle quite frequent, so you better install them in one or other way. There is quite a lot of possibilities to do that, and a some good  info you can find in this article from GFF. I must admit, that during the last years I have tried almost all of them and finally came to the concept that can be seen in this particular video, where you can see my new basket.  Main advantage of removable cone board is that during the travel you can detach, and it and put it in safe place. I have destryed and bended many cones or other type line separators, while  putting all the things in my duffle for travel purposes, so it is worth to think about it when designing your new perfect stripping basket!

Finally, it is all about fish so you can also add some attitude on your basket -- at least you will remember how does fish look if you are blank…

But, wee will succeed… During the following days, together with my friends, we will chase sea trouts somewhere in sweden, and i will be back with photos and stories as soon as i’l be back.

Get ready -- season is comming!

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