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Pair a compact head with a long leader and a small fly

Pair a compact head with a long leader and a small fly

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  • Topic: Rigging, knots and leaders
  • Original category: Gear and Rigging
  • Species: Steelhead
  • Water: Not stated
  • Region: Not stated
  • Skill level: Advanced

Tip

Tip: Pair a compact head with a long leader and a small fly

How to do it: Combine a compact shooting head with a long leader and a small fly

Mistake it fixes: Using a long head with a short leader and large fly

Why it works: Compact heads with long leaders and small flies give delicate presentations that steelhead respond to.

When it matters most: Steelhead, lines

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