Question by : I need help with Tapered leaders/Fly fishing Q’s?
I just got a fly fishing rod and when i tryed to get my tapered leader out of the pack, i got it tangled and screw up. I know the “tapered leader” helps get the fly as far as it can from the fly line. Since i didn’t have anything else i just tied on 4lb trilene of about 7 foot. when i cast with it, it completely gets the fly as far away from the fly line with the line given. So if i can do that, can i fish with it and
have success or not?
Best answer:
Answer by Jack Hubbard
i would buy some more tapered line but if the line works than use it
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the reason there are tapered leaders is because the butt section or thicker higher pound test section is a lot stiffer and when casting it will turn over the lighter section so a fly extends out to the limits of the length of the leader and in the process lowering the risk of getting wind knots. i have lost more than one good fish by not checking my leader and removing a knot. knots make a weak spot in the line and will pop very easily on a weed or the best fish of the day.
you can get by with just plain mono i would get a new leader next chance you get. they are only 3-5 bucks and really no hassle to put on. just be careful taking it out of the package. do it right and the rest of the experience will be better.