Morning,
Has anyone used these SA L2L reconnect line end connector kits? Was thinking on trying these … tying knots have never been my strong point, and thought these might work nicely, plus they act as a strike indicator 
Mike
I’ve gotten flamed for saying this before, but you’d be better off learning to tie proper knots correctly than relying on a crutch like the L2L
Just my $.02
I do and LOVE them! Make sure you get the ones that can be removed and reconnected with a twist…not all of them do. Some just snap on and you ruin the leader connection trying to take it off. Why they make that I have no idea.
You will hear the “purists” scoff at the idea of using them…but then again they haven’t tried them either.
YOu will hear some say they come loose and the connection fails but I have never had one fail with a fish on the line…ever.
I fish for everything with a fly rod too…trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish.
Caught about a 7lb catfish just this Saturday so I know the connection will hold atleast that strong ;). And If I’m correct it was a 5x leader.
Landed an 18" brown in current this past winter also.
The end of the line is a little easier to see but I wouldn’t call it a strike indicator. I just watch the line as a strike indicator anyway.
Give it a try. What do you have to lose? If you don’t like it you can always go back to trying to tie a nail knot… with cold fingers 
point well taken.
I can tie the knots, but the ole` eye sight ain’t quiet what it use to be so sometimes these really small lines are a real pain to tie … fingers aren’t quiet as nibble as they use to be either, so sometimes it’s nice to use something that makes things easier and quicker so I’m not loose flies and leaders.
Mike
Where did you find the ones the twist?? all I’ve seen are the ones the snap together ??
Mike
Not a bad idea to know how to tie a knot…one of your fishing buddies might need you to do it for them some time.
I’ve always gotten mine at Wal-Mart. Now you’ve got to have a Wal-Mart in an area that has a decent amount of flyfishing however. About the only flyfishing item I’ve found at Wally World that is worth a hoot.
They certainly don’t have them at our local Squander Mtn.
You can order them online at many places I’m sure.
IMO the snap-on type are a waste of time.
I found some on Cabela’s site … just order some
the walmart around here doesn’t sell any fly fishing gear at all!
Mike
They’re all over the place, orange not yellow. Awesome leaders. Given my good eyesite (thank you Lord), I don’t think they really serve as indicators however, unless the leader is 3-4’.
There are green and red ones also. Yup the yellow ones are the snap-on type.
nope! looks like the yellow ones twist on also
http://www.streamsideflyfishing.com/l2lreconnect.html
click on “l2l reconnect leaders” on the left side of this page, click the leaders on the left and then see the chart at the bottom of the page for color codes
Mike,
Buy some EAGLE CLAW brand of Leader Links. I believe you’ll like them far better. I certainly did when I used mono leaders. (Don’t get the wrong brand of L. Links tho…Eagle Claw won’t break like the others do)
Jeremy…who could give a rip about getting flamed.
Jeremy, where did you come across these Leader Links by the way?
Mike
Gander Mountain sells a connector that works really well for me. They look like a grain of plastic rice with a slot in them and a hole going through them the long way. One end of your fly line goes in the hole and out the slot where you just tie an overhand knot trim the tag and pull the line tight. Take your leader and thread it through the hole on the other end and out the slot. Tie a clinch knot trim the tag and pull the line and leader until both knots are inside the connector’s slot. It makes an almost seamless connection and turns the leader over as if it were part of your fly line. Eagle claw makes one just like it called a leader-link. E-Hille carries the same one as Gander Mountain and they can be purchased on-line from them. I have used these for years and love them.
I’m not sure if Eagle claw still makes them.
I had put my order in at E-Hille for the Eagle Claw leader links and they sent me a different brand. I always used the EC brand and haven’t tried these others to see if they break or not.
I think you guys are missing the point of the L2L leaders. If you need a new leader because the old one got messed up or want a different strength or size of leader all you do is twist the connector, remove the old leader and twist on a new leader. It’s that easy. No knots to tie, no B.S. .
thus the operative word here is “RECONNECT” 
Are they something that I can install new leaders to when I get home, or am I commited to buying new ones everytime the leader is worn out,too short,etc. Thanks
Kev
if they get too short just add new tippet just like you would do with a tapered leader
if you wear them out by abusing them just buy a new leader
check out the links that have been posted for more info
Mike…here you go…
http://www.fishindog.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=757
They seem to be getting scarce.
Jeremy.