Uni-Leaders

http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...

g.c.

O.K. I *am* cheap.

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...

g.c.

O.K. I *am* cheap.



Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of
maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very
critical.

TL
MC

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...

g.c.

O.K. I *am* cheap.



Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of
maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very
critical.

TL
MC

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:10:02 +0200, "Mike Connor"
wrote:


"George Cleveland" wrote in message
.. .
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...

g.c.

O.K. I *am* cheap.



Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of
maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very
critical.

TL
MC

Mike, by "O.K." do you mean as good as or better than knotless
leaders? If they are only as good as knotless ones I won't bother
expending the effort to whip some up.

g.c.

Not only cheap, but lazy too.

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:10:02 +0200, "Mike Connor"
wrote:


"George Cleveland" wrote in message
.. .
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them? The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...

g.c.

O.K. I *am* cheap.



Yeah, they work OK. If you use some other brands of nylon ( instead of
maxima), you have to change some dimensions, but these are rarely very
critical.

TL
MC

Mike, by "O.K." do you mean as good as or better than knotless
leaders? If they are only as good as knotless ones I won't bother
expending the effort to whip some up.

g.c.

Not only cheap, but lazy too.

George Cleveland wrote:
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them?

Yes. Personally, I prefer hand tied leaders when fishing clear water.
That Uni-Body design is especially good when a delicate presentation
isn't necessary. I still think any leaders with knots is a royal PITA
when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie
Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure
if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does.

The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...
O.K. I *am* cheap.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

George Cleveland wrote:
http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/jbleaders/

The above link (from the list that Mike posted in the "Dead
Drift"thread) refers to Gary Borger's Uni-Leader designs. Has anyone
ever tied some up and tried them?

Yes. Personally, I prefer hand tied leaders when fishing clear water.
That Uni-Body design is especially good when a delicate presentation
isn't necessary. I still think any leaders with knots is a royal PITA
when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie
Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure
if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does.

The design appeals to me because its
simple (and even more importantly) it would cost me nothing because I
already have the right leader material!

g.c.

Not that I'm cheap or anything...
O.K. I *am* cheap.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote

when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie
Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure
if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does.


I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt leaders ( I'd
throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where do I look for Mr
Harrison and one of his machines ?

"Tim J." wrote

when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie
Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not sure
if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he does.


I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt leaders ( I'd
throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where do I look for Mr
Harrison and one of his machines ?

Larry L wrote:
"Tim J." wrote

when fishing weeded areas. I have one of the few remaining Ernie
Harrison's Blood Knot Machines that make tying them a snap. I'm not
sure if he has any left, but I'd recommend grabbing one or two if he
does.

I can't tie a blood knot worth a damn ... but prefer homebuilt
leaders ( I'd throw in the same exception, weedy waters ) ... where
do I look for Mr Harrison and one of his machines ?

I sent you an email with his info. The machine is pretty ingenious and
simple (I like that part), but the die he used to make the plastic parts
died (pun intended) and he only had a few laying around when I bought
mine a while ago. Good luck.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj