On 11 Nov, 16:38, mdk77 wrote:
On Nov 11, 12:49 am, Mike wrote:



On 11 Nov, 07:47, wrote:

On 10-Nov-2007, Mike wrote:

If you want to remove "memory" from nylon leader, then just place it
in very hot water, and hold it straight until it cools, or place it in
cold water.

Fine nylon is more prone to retaining memory anyway. The longer it
remains coiled the more memory it retains. Also, if such coiled
leaders are kep in a warm place, or left on the dashboard of a car
etc, the memory is programmed immediately. The only way to remove it
is by heating and then cooling.

The same applies to any thermoplastic material, including fly-lines.

OK

So that the next time I use nylon leader will I will have to do this
repeatedly-
Sometimes more than once a day? - Dependant on weather and water conditions?
If so I am staying w fleuro carbon

Fred

No, you only have to do it once. In cold weather, placing the leader
in a hot cup of coffee for instance, and then holding it straight
while it cools ( It is NOT necessary to stretch it), will ensure that
the leader remains straight.

The same applies to fly-line. Although you may need a larger coffee
cup.

MC

Thanks Mike. This was very helpful. This will help me straighten my
remaining leaders so I won't have completely wasted my money on
them.

- Dave K.

Cheaper to make your own anyway. Try this;

http://www.ukswff.co.uk/Forum2/viewt...eebd584 1313a

Just add tippet as required. They work as well as furled leaders.

TL
MC