Larry L wrote:

I'd like to try one made with UniThread ( but not bad enough to try and make
it :-) but the only ones I see for sale are made of nylon. I seem to be in
constant search for better leader solutions. I fish mainly flat looking,
but actually very complex, water where any added limpness in the leader is a
bonus. But the fish have very narrow feeding lanes so accuracy is
essential, and I'm targeting large fish in weedy water so frail tippets are
a waste of time. On such water, casting distance isn't usually needed and
two pieces of tackle ... the fly and the leader ... are the difference
between success and none .... I'd far prefer to fish a 'crappy POS rod' than
a poor leader on my 'adopted home waters'

I'm pretty happy with my current choices ... i.e. a slightly modified
packaged tapered leader, tippet ring, and longish fairly heavy tippet. But
I can't help wondering if a furled leader would add accuracy to a similar
long tippet package ... and maybe some suppleness to boot

I'll tell you what. I'll look through my stuff and see if I have an
extra furled leader that you can have. If not, when I get some extra
time I'll make one up for you.

Given what you describe, I'm guessing you are fishing about a 5-wt.,
no? A furled leader made of 6/0 Unithread should probably fill that
bill. Do you have any color preferences?

Disclaimer: I have not used mine on heavy fish, so I make no claim
as to how it will hold up. I expect it should be fine, but do not take
responsibility for any lost fish. :-)


Chuck Vance