I think iso's comment "It'll be stiffer than thread" may be the key to the icing problem, something to think about. Also the waxed threads may not pick up as much water.
Iso I use 2# test Berkley Vanish for fluorocarbon leaders and Berkley 2# test XL for mono leaders. They are a bit less delicate in presentation than thread but can turn over larger flys.
Thanks jack. How many strands get furled at the tippet end of your leader? What size rod do you typically fish? Most of my time is spent with a 9 ft 5 wt, although the 9 ft 4 wt comes in a close second.
Iso
My leaders are a 12/10/8/6 taper. When you divide the 6 strands at the tippet end for the Shorb Loop or ring you end up with a leader that is 3X the single strand strength.
Most of my fishing is with 9' 4 or 5 wt. rods and I prefer a 7' leader made from Berkley 4# "Transition Gold" fluorocarbon as it seems to sink faster than even Berkley "Vanish". If they made the "Transiton Gold" in 2# I'd be using that.
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