John,
I've used tapered leaders for years, but a few years ago started tying my own again after seeing an article in Fly Fisherman magazine about George Harvey's new formula using limp mono.  The first place I used on was on Sullivan's Pond at Silver Creek.  I caught 4 or 5 fish, which isn't bad for the pond.  The leader was on a four weight Sage and as I recall, was less than nine feet including the tippet.  It turned over really well and didn't spook any fish.
I should still have the formula here somewhere....
 
 
"Not many of us shoot ourselves during the evening hatch" 
 Jim Harrison

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