I tie leaders in 9’ and 12’ lengths.I then wrap the leader around my 4 fingers,starting with the tippet and and ending with the butt wrap around the coils several times to keep it from unraveling.They’re then stored in a 3"X4" poly bag for easy identification and convenience sake.
However here is where my problem starts…
Upon taking them out of the bag and unwrapping the butt end from the coils, I’m usually faced with a tangled mess.
Anyone have a system to prevent the tangles?
Before you put your reel on, drape the coiled leader over the real seat, “untangle” the butt end and give it a slow pull. It will usually unwind the whole thing.
George
Thank-you,George!
After 40 years you would think I could have thought of that.
Works like a charm.
Borden
I pinch the coils and just start unwrapping from the butt ends one coil at a time, that way if you encounter a tangle, you don’t have the whole mess to deal with.
supersenior—us old guys have to stick together. LOL
George
And I also thank- you,NewTyer 1
All help is appreciated by the old guy.
You might want to try furled leaders. If you go to the “Furling” Forum there is a thread titled “What are the benefits?” that will give you some ideas about their advantages.
John
Thanks, John.
I have about 1/2 doz furled leaders from the fly goddess.
I alternate back and forth between the two.
I think I need a leader straightener or something, because I just leave the darn thing coiled on the reel.
i just put it over my four fingers, keeping tension on it. Then unwind the butt twists and uncoil one coil at a time.
I use the post-it note half inch flags, my coil starts with Tippett then ends with butt once I wrap the butt I take a posti-it flag and double it/pinch and take a fine tip sharpie to mark it. Keep one or two leaders in my fly box. No issues storing there. See if that works.
http://www.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post_It/Global/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U523000P60II85TCFL1863000000_nid=DKDGB6PRLXgsQF4PQ1K69MglF0B9Q95J0Sbl
Me too. Usually I can pull the whole thing apart in one or two pulls, depending on the leader length.
It pays to do it patiently.
Next time you’re in the super market, get some of those green or red twistie thingies.