There has been a lot of discussion about adding a short length of mono with a loop to the end of your fly line to attach the leader to. When constructing a 10/8/6 furled leader you have a short section at the butt section that is actually 12 strands where the start and finish loops are made. I like to make my loops 3 - 4 inches long, 3 on one side and 4 on the other to hide the knots better. I think this “Hinge” section helps to turn over the leader.
Other thoughts, ideas welcome! Call me crazy, if you want to!!
Wait 'till you see my next post of “Tippet” material!!
Jack,
Can you post a link to a page where I can see how this furled leader thing is done? I have never seen one but if they aren’t too hard to make I’d like to try making a few.
Greg
Buy the DVD.
Jack, Great timing…lol
You’ve mentioned in several threads of useing Coats and clark thread…I’m heading to Joann’s fabric this eve…and am needing to know spcifically what types to look for…There must be 30 listed on their web site! Nylon? Assumeing not the twisted Nylon though… :? :? :? :? :? Help me Jack!..lol
Another thing…And this is for anyone with input…I am wanting to make a good Bass leader for mostly top water flies, such as say a #2 sized Gurgler…and I’m thinking 4 lb Fireline Crystal ??? would this be heavey enough to turn over these rather beefy bugs?
Not sure if 4lb Berkley Transition would be a good way to go for this type of leader, Being as I’ll mostly be fishing this rod at only one place and topwater…any thought’s or Ideas are welcomed…
you can search here
http://furledleaders.proboards26.com/
There are several posts and PDF files on how to furl at this bbs. I would suggest that you keep in mind that there is no one correct way to make a furled leader. There are numerous methods AND opinions around that tend to confuse beginners.
The best advice (mentioned above) is buy the DVD from Kathy Scott. Takes HOURS off of your learning curve.
Bill;
I have used their nylon thread (twisted) and their .005 clear nylon. I’ve even made them from the Polyester Glow in the Dark thread! I’ve started treating the thread leaders with dubbing wax to make them float longer.
If I recall correctly the Fireline has no streatch which may not be ideal for bass. Regular mono may work better.
I do not like flourocarbon for top water flys. Not only will it sink small flys but makes lifting for another cast difficult.
Greg;
They are not difficult at all and a lot of fun to make. Kat’s DVD will get you started. I had to get one as I could not fathom the written instructions!!
Here you go Jack,
Thanks duckster! Just to lazy to search! And I’m a member over there too!!
Thank you Jack,
Leaveing in a few min… I’ll prolly have to carry either a spare spool rigged for wet flies for a few other rods anyway…Ty, for the input helped greatly!
billknepp this is what I started using as a test for furled leaders. 40wt tribal polyester in a green color. Found some here at the house the wife had bought for $4.00 at wallmart. 1100 yds. It was the wrong thread for her so I am using in lue of unithread. unithread is 130 denier polyester which in sewing thread equates to 40wt polyester. Did a leader for a friend of mine for his 8wt for steelhead. Used the jig Kathy has on her dvd just increased the wraps by 2. tribal has a 11 pound break point on a single thread. Nice stuff. anyway friend took it to the local bas pond to try out and did quite well with it infact wants at least 6 more leaders.
For a great instructional video on furled leaders contact Kathy Scott at dpvbkjs@tdstelme.net
The video and the accompanying materials are well done and I have already been able to make a few of the furled leaders without getting too freustrated!!
Cost is only $17 and I will save more that that by not having to buy leaders for the rest of my time
Plus it will save $$ by helping you not messing up your first leaders …
dmdmd,
Thanks for the link to the DVD.
Greg