I fish with the same style leaders as my friend Darrin. He is the one who got me into tying my own mono leaders. He typically uses a butt material that is a muted sort of green/olive. I use the same material, however I use the flourescent chartruese version. We have fished together and I have noticed no difference in the rate of catch with my "louder" colored leaders. I actually prefer the bright colored butt section as it serves as a strike indicator of sorts. It also helps my tired eyes maintain a sense of depth and location of my fly(s). I agree with Darrin when he says that he fishes better with what he has developed confidence in!

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