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Originally Posted by Kevin C.
I used to make these and had a lot of success with them. Furled leaders are especially good at turning over flies, in fact can turn over just holding the butt and throwing with your hand. I used just about anything to make them from some 7X and 8X tippet to tying thread to even the dollar store nylon thread. Generally used the mono ones for surface presentations and the ones made from tying thread for swinging or nymphing. Had a nice jig for making them but left it behind when I made the move out west. The hardest part I remember was keeping everything tensioned as you hang it to spin (furl). They like to twist up on themselves if they aren't kept tight, once its hung and you have the right amount of weight at the bottom its a breeze. The coolest part is experimenting with them and building them for different applications
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They excell when presenting dries in skinny or flat clear water. Turn over very easily, and the butt end is very supply, making for a quiet presentation.
An 8' 10/8/6 mono furled leader. Thanks Hal...