leader butt diameter

Do You Need A Tapered Leader For Fly Fishing?

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What size leader should I use for fly fishing? In general, leader butt diameter should be approximately two thirdsthe diameter of the tip of the fly line For normal trout fishing, leader butts should be 019-. 023”. Can you tie a fly directly to a tapered leader ? Always avoid tying flies directly to the … Read more

What Size Leader Should I Use For Fly Fishing?

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In general, leader butt diameter should be approximately two thirdsthe diameter of the tip of the fly line For normal trout fishing , leader butts should be 019-. 023”. How long should a leader be on a fly rod ? You will want to be fishing a leader up to 20% longer than the depth … Read more