I fish silk 99% of the time on my cane rods and use a furled leader. I have used several different leaders in the last few years. The leader I am using now is Zen thread leaders. The reason being is floats like a champ and I don't have to worry about dressing it. I do dress my silk line every time I fish. Now you ask what's the difference. Well the line has a coating on it which, because of it's nature is stiff whereas the leader does not have a coating and is flexible as if it comes off the thread spool.