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Uni-Leaders
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/
The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... g.c. O.K. I *am* cheap. |
Uni-Leaders
"George Cleveland" wrote in message ... http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... g.c. O.K. I *am* cheap. Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very critical. TL MC |
Uni-Leaders
"George Cleveland" wrote in message ... http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... g.c. O.K. I *am* cheap. Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very critical. TL MC |
Uni-Leaders
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:10:02 +0200, "Mike Connor"
wrote: "George Cleveland" wrote in message .. . http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... g.c. O.K. I *am* cheap. Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very critical. TL MC Mike, by "O.K." do you mean as good as or better than knotless leaders? If they are only as good as knotless ones I won't bother expending the effort to whip some up. g.c. Not only cheap, but lazy too. |
Uni-Leaders
On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:10:02 +0200, "Mike Connor"
wrote: "George Cleveland" wrote in message .. . http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... g.c. O.K. I *am* cheap. Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very critical. TL MC Mike, by "O.K." do you mean as good as or better than knotless leaders? If they are only as good as knotless ones I won't bother expending the effort to whip some up. g.c. Not only cheap, but lazy too. |
Uni-Leaders
George Cleveland wrote:
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? Yes. Personally, I prefer hand tied leaders when fishing clear water. That Uni-Body design is especially good when a delicate presentation isn't necessary. I still think any leaders with knots is a royal PITA when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does. The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... O.K. I *am* cheap. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :) -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
Uni-Leaders
George Cleveland wrote:
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/ The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone ever tied some up and tried them? Yes. Personally, I prefer hand tied leaders when fishing clear water. That Uni-Body design is especially good when a delicate presentation isn't necessary. I still think any leaders with knots is a royal PITA when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does. The design appeals to me because its simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I already have the right leader material! g.c. Not that I'm cheap or anything... O.K. I *am* cheap. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :) -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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"Tim J." wrote when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does. I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt leaders ( I'd throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where do I look for Mr Harrison and one of his machines ? |
Uni-Leaders
"Tim J." wrote when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does. I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt leaders ( I'd throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where do I look for Mr Harrison and one of his machines ? |
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Larry L wrote:
"Tim J." wrote when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does. I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt leaders ( I'd throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where do I look for Mr Harrison and one of his machines ? I sent you an email with his info. The machine is pretty ingenious and simple (I like that part), but the die he used to make the plastic parts died (pun intended) and he only had a few laying around when I bought mine a while ago. Good luck. -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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