Ms. Fumblefingers nearly lost a brand-new C&F box that the Light of Her Life had presented on Valentine's Day, with all her flies in it. right there on the stream she took an old leader and fixed the situation!

gear retention is why God invented leader butts: they make wonderful tie-ups for almost everything in my Mayfly pouch, especially the fly box and stream thermometer. lighter/cheaper than zingers and good for minimalist set-ups.