Furled Tapered Leader

The Furled Leaders are made from top quality German thread which produces a very supple leader. Simply fantastic for dry fly angling, they are also excellent for nymphs and the duo.

A quick wipe with red Mucilin paste, at the start of the day, will keep them floating high in the water and prevent line spray when lifting off. More floatant can be applied as required. They come in three lengths 3′, 4′ or 5′ with a shorb loop at both ends. The softer shorb loop is excellent for subtle presentation, and still very easy to change tippet, simply snip the tippet off at the knot and tie a new piece onto the loop.

The length of the leader is usually determined by the rod length:

7′ and smaller rods or a 0 – 2wt = 3′ leader

7’6″ to 8’6″ rod or 2 – 4wt = 4′ leader

9′ rod and above or 3 – 4wt and above = 5′ leader

Example: on a 8′ 6″ 4wt rod or a 9′ 3wt I would use a 5′ leader and around 5′ of straight tippet.

Or, a 7′ or 8′ 4 or 5wt, glass or cane rod, I would use a 4′ leader with around 4 – 5′ of straight tippet.