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In my opinion and myself using the 'V' method, twisting the leader legs simultaneously affords you symmetry in the number of turns in each leg, resulting in a better formed, equal and tighter furl.
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Hi Duckster,
A typo, you can only furl

I've had a number of Hardy reels myself over time although none now, always found them to be equal to similar valued reels at the time in terms of quality and function. I never considered warranty...

For me it's more down to location and size of fish that determines the rod. I have enough to sink a battleship and some I've tested but never fished with.

Out of all the rods I own there's a key 3...

Duckster,
I personally twist and furl from the butt end, not sure if there are any particular pro's and con's in doing so by twisting at the tip, again its a preference.

Probably the only thing...

The process I use, the leader stays on the board completely through the furling and forced twisting process, only removing it to apply the shorb loop and tippet ring if required at the very last...

Hi Larry,

For persoanl use I apply tip rings for winter fishing in the main. I construct very small loops on my leaders and in cold weather it ain't half difficult sometimes to thread your nylon...

Duckster,
Divide the total number of strands you'd put into your single coloured leader by 2.

Construct your first leader with half the number of threads, construct again with the second colour...

I'll ask again....

You folks that have these adjustable jigs....How do you decide where to put the pegs for various leaders?[/quote]

Hi ducksterman - Determining where you want the...

Hi all,
With reference to the mention about applying tip rings....

A tip for you:
For longevitity of your leader and reduced ring hinge, apply the tippet ring last

- Construct your leader in...

Hi all,
Any body that needs a 'Picker' then I'd be more than happy to obtain for you over here.
We're totally spoilt for choice from ultra fine small pickers to large ones. All the specialist Carp...

Hope this helps - This is what I use for demonstrations at clubs.
Variable speed with a flexible arm which is very light, it's sensitivity for furling is excellent as I can feel the tension...

Hi all,
A newby to this board thanks to 'gnubee' having posted the faol link on a board over here in the UK.
Having now viewed many postings on this excellent forum I can see many familiar names...