Keep leaders short and strong for swung steelhead
Keep leaders short and strong for swung steelhead
Filters
- Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Keep leaders short and strong for swung steelhead
How to do it: Use about 3 foot leaders with 12 to 15 lb tippet, up to 20 lb in larger, powerful rivers, with a short butt section
Mistake it fixes: Using long, light leaders for swung flies
Why it works: Short, strong leaders turn the fly over cleanly, resist abrasion, and give leverage on large fish in heavy water.
When it matters most: Steelhead, rivers