Long tapered leaders

"rw" wrote in message
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Tom Nakashima wrote:
Has anyone had success turning over flies with long tapered
leaders?
Currently I'm using 4x 9' knotless tapered leaders with 18"
5x tippet material and been having good success turning over
18-16 size flies. I'm now planning to try 12' leaders with an 18"
5x tippet material. I'm thinking however the leaders don't
necessarily have to be knotless.
Any good formulas for 12' leaders for delicate presentation?
Keep in mind I do want to use 18" tippet material.
thanks,
-tom



I don't like using a leader that's much longer than my rod, or at least
not longer than I can stow by wrapping it around the reel, with the fly
hooked into a convenient guide. I don't want the line/leader connection to
get past the tip guide.

In rare spring-creek conditions it might be necessary, but not usually.

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Yes, I have read the same about the leader not much longer than the rod.
I'm currently throwing the 9' leaders 18" tippet with an 8' bamboo fly-rod.
-tom