Mono Furled Leaders

[supersenior]

Today was the first time I tried the 6' mono furled leaders that I bought on eBay.
I attached 4' of 5x of fluorcarbon but the leader didn't turn over nearly as well as the 5' uni thread ones.
The leader which was rated for 3-5 weight rods,was attached to a 4WF SA line.
It really required the rod to be loaded before the leader would lay out straight.
The uni thread leaders turned over with very little effort.
I was wondering if there is a real difference between the uni thread and mono furled leaders as far as casting is concerned or is it just me.

[Fly Goddess]

Today was the first time I tried the 6' mono furled leaders that I bought on eBay.
I attached 4' of 5x of fluorcarbon but the leader didn't turn over nearly as well as the 5' uni thread ones.
The leader which was rated for 3-5 weight rods,was attached to a 4WF SA line.
It really required the rod to be loaded before the leader would lay out straight.
The uni thread leaders turned over with very little effort.
I was wondering if there is a real difference between the uni thread and mono furled leaders as far as casting is concerned or is it just me.

Dude, pm me an address and I will send you a 5' or a 5 1/2' or a 6' (your choice) "UNI MONO 4m. Like to hear your feelings on it. Mine is a 4 to 6 weight class

[Fly Goddess]

I was also going to say, yes the mono are a little stiffer. The tapers I use are pretty good though.
I like the MONO in the colder months as thread leaders were sticking to the rocks...so, I started using the UNI MONO. Fell in love with it. Not as stiff as MONO

[Jack Hise]

Very interesting!!!!
What mono was used may be the answer.

I make my 7' Mono leaders from 4# test Berkley Extra Limp line and they turn over better that the 7' Uni ones?

I give each of my leaders a couple of test casts before packaging them.

It may also be the formula.

[Fly Goddess]

Very interesting!!!!
What mono was used may be the answer.

I make my 7' Mono leaders from 4# test Berkley Extra Limp line and they turn over better that the 7' Uni ones?

I give each of my leaders a couple of test casts before packaging them.

It may also be the formula.

Jack, how many wraps are you using in the BUTT section. MAN! 4 lb makes some HUGE leaders, but I am doing 7 wraps so 14 total.

[Fly Goddess]

Jack, you interested in a Furled Leader swap? For that fact, is any one else interested in a swap?

[solowookie]

I'd sign up for a swap...

what in the world is 'uni mono'? lol

p.s. - if we do a swap may I suggest that recipe's / materials be included with the leader?

[solowookie]

oh - I went searching for your 'ultra limp' line lol... was not having ANY luck finding it, and then I was I was looking on Cabela's website I found it as a description of the following product (can you verify if this is correct I'd like to try it I need to order some more leader anyway)

Berkley Trilene XL? Smooth Casting Line
Super strong, extra-limp Berkely Trilene XL? comes off the spool smooth and straight for long, accurate, controllable casts and natural lure presentation. Available in Low-Visibility Clear, Ultra-Low-Visibility Green, and High-Visibility Fluoroscent Clear/Blue and in 330, 1,000 and 3,000-yard spools.

[Fly Goddess]

Fair enough. Uni Mono is put out by UNI...LOL in 4m and 7m

http://www.uniproducts.com/eng/produits.asp#

[solowookie]

so what pound test does the 4m or 7m equate to? how many leaders do you get out of a spool?