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    Default Hand tied Furled Leaders

    ~ Delicate Thread Furled Leaders on small streams ~
    I have seen arguments against and for their use, as far as I am concerned their use for small trout streams *Mini Brooks is unequal. The ability to transfer the energy from the fly line to the tip of the leader , with a subtle turnover and delicate drop onto the water during short distance casts is unmatched. Most notably during the roll and sling shot casts. Ones casting ability is key to using furled thread leaders on bushy small brooks. 1st time fly fisher at least from my view seem to have more problems with knots, the ability to gain full extensions and getting messy pileups that don't give the satisfaction that the experienced caster enjoys using threaded leaders. As such I believe the beginner is better suited starting with a thread leader that is a bit stiffer , selecting one size larger for instance . Once the "feeling of the cast is ingrained" it would be a good time to give loteck joes more delicate threaded leaders a go. Just MHO.
    Last edited by Steve Molcsan; 03-22-2015 at 09:03 PM.
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