Securing Your Fly - A Tip

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I too have been doing that for several years. I worried though, if I were to snag the leader while walking through the brush, that I would put a 180 degree stress on the tip of my rod. So, after using this method, I'll grab the leader in the middle and roll it once around the rod and loop it over the stripping guide. This will reduce the silhouette of the rod/line and help to prevent an accidental snag on the bushes.