Casting weighted nymphs...

Casting a weighted nymph with a strike indicator on very light tippets can easily result in tangles if casting technique isn't adapted to that rig.  While fast narrow loops are very effective and desirable for accuracy and distance while casting single, relatively light flies, these tight fast loops will cause you problems when casting weighted flies encumbered with air resistant strike indicators.  Weighted flies when cast with fast narrow loops tend to 'kick' when abrupt changes of direction are made.  To smooth out the change of direction -- from the backcast to the forward cast -- a slower, wider loop permits the rig to turn around much more smoothly, avoiding the 'kick' and resultant tangle.  A low-to-the-side, horizontal backcast with continuous power applied - no abrupt stop on the backcast  -- as you swing the rod around into the forward cast, will turn the rig around without tangling.  Give it a try -- you might be a little less frustrated in dealing with 6x and 7x tippets and small weighted nymphs......  Dusty Sprague .... Dusty is the Casting Instructor for Blue Ribbon's sister shop, Casey Key Anglers and Outfitters, in Nokomis, Florida.  He is a FFF Master Instructor and Member of the FFF Casting Board of Governors.