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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Johnson
Subject: Re: [VFB] Lefty Kreh's tapered mono leaders
. ........I now choose to
buy one-piece knotless tapered leaders over the counter. For price, and
time involved, it is easier for me.
Larry Johnson
Chuck,
I do the same as Larry. I use Air-Flo tapered leaders. In the salt I have
not found anything as effective
For 20+ yrs however. I used this formula for salt water ldrs. I got this
from Jon Cave.
The 9' Formula is :
60% butt, 10% , 10% ,
20% tippet
30lb 20lb
15lb 8-12lb 20-30lb
00-00------------------------------------XXX----------XXX-------XXX---------
------> shock tippet
> 65 inches <> 11 " <> 11" <>
22" (if necessary)
00-00 = loop to loop
XXX=back to back uni
For bigger prey, you can increase the line size. As Jon explained it the
two mid sections hinged the leader and made the flies turn over very well.
As already mentioned, use the same brand of leader of material all the way
through.
My favorite over the years was Triple Fish in MONO. In Fluoro, either
Triple Fish or
Mirage.
I realize how unique this might sound, but I simply did not have knot
failure.
Freshwater is of course a whole 'nother story. For bass, a straight 7' shot
of
20-30lb will do. For trout, FUGGEDABOUTIT!!
Fish with Steve Davenport and ask him to your knots. I can't see 6x, much
less tie a knot in it !!
JG
