"Conan The Librarian" wrote


I make mine up from Unithread (6/0 for most trout fishihg, and 8/0 if I
want a really fine one). I then treat them with Mucilin before using
them. The result is a truly supple leader that floats just fine and
doesn't spray.

And I definitely like the tippet rings. I've been using them on most
of my leaders, furled or not.


I have had the pleasure of trying Vancian Leaders and they are vastly better
than the Blue Sky ( whatever it is ) mono furled leaders.





Personally, I like the Maxima tapered leaders. SS have too much
memory.




I have tried every brand and style of leader I've ever heard of over the
course of years, but am very satisfied with my current rig. I am picky
about leaders far beyond my concern about, say, rods or reels.

I travel 1000s of miles intentionally seeking picky fish and they have
convinced me that line and leader are the two key items of tackle ( assuming
the angler can pick a reasonable pattern for the circumstances ). MY
(never too humble ) OPINION is that the angler is best served by picking a
line/leader combo that he likes and sticking with it, learning it's most
intimate traits, knowing exactly what to expect form it when cast a certain
way with a given fly.

But, if you are bored by catching too many fish and want to make tough
technical fish even more challenging, fish a different rod each day and
constantly try new terminal tackle G

Oh, I settled on RIO because I can find it everywhere I go and don't have to
change brands.