I'm a machinist so the micrometer is no problem. I dont think I can get as many spools as are in the kit for 42 bucks, so it would be a better deal that way, and I will never have to go buy a spool when I come across a new leader.
john "Dr. Doug Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I started with an Orvis kit. �After that, I just replaced those spools I >needed. >Whatever is least expensive for you. >Best investment you'llmake is a micrometer. �You might find a cheap one at a >pawn shop. >Just a thought. . . >Doug > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 10:15 PM >Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying your own leaders > > >> As far as formulas go, I am going to use the leadercalc database off of >the globalflyfishers website. �Should I just buy the spools I need or get >the complete range all at once? �I can buy the umpqua leader building kit >for 42 bucks at cabelas. �It has from .021 down to 6 or 7 x included. >> >> john >> >> >> "Dr. Doug Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >John, >> >I have been tying my own leaders for some years now. It is the only >leader >> >I fish. >> >The advantage is that when my leader breaks, I can repair it. If a >section >> >gets nicked, I can replace it. >> >Plus the satisfaction of fishing my own leader. >> > >> >I have greatly benefitted by two tips. >> >1. I have a micrometer - given to me by a gun enthusiast who loads his >own >> >shells. I use that micrometer to measure the diameter of the leader >> >material. That way, I know precisely what to add according to a formula. >> >[There are some very good leader formulas available online. I can find >> >those and let you know where they are] >> > >> >2. I was shown a very neat and quick way to tie a blood knot - without a >> >tool. >> > >> >My opinion - I wouldn't have it any other way. >> >Doug >> > >> >----- Original Message ----- >> >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:55 PM >> >Subject: [VFB] Tying your own leaders >> > >> > >> >> Does anyone on the list tie their own leaders? I am not talking about >> >furled or braided leaders, just tying different size line together? I was >> >thinking about getting the umpqua leader building kit, or just buying >spools >> >of the sizes I need. If you just buy the sizes like say I want to buy >.021 >> >for a butt section, do I still just buy leader/tippet material or am i >> >gettign into a different leader material? >> >> >> >> john ridderbos >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >
