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Dave,

I use a variety of leaders, store bought, hand tied, and furled. I prefer heavy butt sections, usually tapering down to 4 lb. (5X?) for most panfish chores. When throwing heavier flies,...

Dave,

I'll have to disagree with you. I do it all the time, and I'm not a particularly accomplished fly caster.

No disrespect, of course, we just have a different opinion on this issue.
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Alan,

Since you wanted some different opinions, I'll add mine.

I fish for fun. I won't starve if I don't catch anything. I'm going to release almost all of what I catch.

A lighter rod is...