FishingBanter - View Single Post - Leaders with least memory? (Also, wallet suggestion?)

**Ken Fortenberry[_2_]** · September 18th, 2007, 01:04 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly

wrote:
Just lost my leader wallet, and all of my leaders. Before I go out
and by a whole new set, figured I'd get your collective opinions on
your favorite mono-tapered leaders, and leader wallets. But also, let
me describe my experience, and complaints:

I generally use Orvis Super Strong Nylon leaders (usually 9ft, 4x -
6x), and very occasionally their flourocarbon. I love the lines for
their strength. I rarely break off a fish with this stuff. But, one
thing I really hated about this last batch was the memory. Every time
I'd get out a new leader I'd have to use my leader straightener 2-3
times, and even then it still had some curls. I tried out a different
brand today (I believe it was Dai Riki?), and it definitely had less
of a memory issue.

So - what're your favorite leaders, with little memory issues? Have
any of the magazines ever done head-to-head comparisons for this kind
of thing? ...

I use Orvis Super Strong, I've tried Rio, Dai Riki, Maxima, etc.
but I always switch back to Orvis SS. I buy 7.5' 3X and then
build the rest of the leader from there with Orvis SS tippet.

I don't believe in leader straighteners or fluorocarbon. It's
not necessary to generate more heat than can be generated by
pulling a leader through your fingers to straighten it. It's
way too easy to damage a leader with a leader straightener.
And fluorocarbon never goes away. If you accidentally drop a
piece of nylon mono in the stream it'll eventually break down,
fluorocarbon is forever.

It's been awhile since I subscribed to any of the magazines
but if they're anything like they used to be they wouldn't
dare publish an article giving an honest opinion about the
various leaders for fear of ****ing off all but one leader
manufacturer.

--
Ken Fortenberry