9 August 2023
When it comes to fly fishing leaders, anglers often have their preferred methods and materials. Brian from Mad River Outfitters, has an interesting approach to dry fly leaders. Rather than tying his own, he opts for furled leaders, poly leaders, and versileaders. In this blog, we’ll delve into why Brian chooses these alternatives and how they have enhanced his dry fly fishing experience.
One common question that we get is about his choice of leaders for dry fly fishing. While we acknowledge the effectiveness of tying your own leaders, we personally opt for furled leaders and poly leaders.
Let’s talk furled leaders. Furled Leaders, which are meticulously crafted braided leaders, are Brian’s go-to choice for dry fly fishing. He highlights that the furled leaders available at Mad River Outfitters are tapered butt sections, essential to understand before using them. Flechsig advises against double leadering, which refers to attaching a nine-foot leader to a poly leader or versileader.
Poly leaders and versileaders, on the other hand, serve as extensions of your fly line, providing additional casting versatility. Flechsig highlights the benefits of poly leaders from Airflo and versileaders from Rio. These floating leaders have loops at both ends, making it easy to tie a perfection knot for attaching the tippet.
Brian’s preference for furled leaders, poly leaders, and versileaders for dry fly fishing stems from their exceptional performance and ease of use. These alternatives provide optimal presentation, effortless casting, and the flexibility to customize leader length.
Watch the full video here to gain valuable insights from Brian himself and discover the advantages of furled leaders, poly leaders, and versileaders for dry fly fishing.