Tim Lysyk wrote:
rw wrote:
...
I primarily use Rio 7.5' leaders, but I usually buy them in 3x size
and then tie on smaller tippet (typically 5x). ...

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. ...

Ditto for me. I buy 7.5' 3X exclusively for everything except
muskie & pike, the only difference is I like Orvis SuperStrong.

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Ken Fortenberry