Furled Leaders Revisited

Larry L wrote:

"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.

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

Oh, that's right ... I did send you a couple of those, didn't I? I
think I even sent you a "camo" version, no? :-)

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

[little snip]

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.

I definitely agree with that. I think it's a lot like fishing
knots. We can argue all day about what knot tests out as closest to
100%, but the one that ultimately works best is the one you can tie
*consistently* on the stream under any conditions.

Similarly, the line and leader you are most familiar with and are
confident in is likely to be the "best".

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.

Ah, but by using your tippet rings, you'd only have to buy a couple
a year, whatever the brand. :-)


Chuck Vance