I recently bought a furled leader (9 foot section of mono), and add my own tippet material to the end (up to 36 inches if needed).
The leader really can turn a fly over exceptionally well, extending the whole tippet out as far as it will go, which is why I purchased it - to see what it can do.
My issue is that the leader wants to sink - and bring the tip of the fly line down with it on long drifts (I'm talking about dry fly fishing here, and I'm not planning on using a furled leader when nymphing or streamer fishing)- thus effecting the drift, the presentation, the possibility of spooking anything viewing the sunken leader and tip, and the action of the fly.
I was thinking of adding floatant to the leader, but that'll wear off fast, and I'm not sure that'll work at all.
Any suggestions to help with this - or is the leader doing what it is supposed to do.

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