rw wrote:

I don't know why the 9' 7x leaders would have that memory problem, but I
suggest that you not use them because the uses for 7x tippet are few and
far between. You can always tie on 7x tippet when you feel you need it.

I primarily use Rio 7.5' leaders, but I usually buy them in 3x size and
then tie on smaller tippet (typically 5x). I also carry a couple of Rio
9' leaders (and extra tippet) for those occasions when I need a longer
leader, and I've never noticed a memory problem with them.

BTW, some people in ROFF think that 7x is NEVER useful. I disagree. I
use it when fishing the Trico hatch at Silver Creek (and pretty much
only then). I've landed sizable fish on 7x, and lost few, too.


This is good advice. I also use 7.5' 3X leaders, and tie tippet on as I
need. I rarely go below 5X in the waters I fish. Only time I deviate
from this is when I fish streamers for bull trout, then I use a larger
diameter leader.

Tim Lysyk