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Difficulty Casting Braid / Leader Combo

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2 hours ago, cyclops2 said:

They were made that well. Excellent for up to a big Bluefish in salt water.

Totally agree . Loved mine .

2 hours ago, Bird said:

Only time I've experienced any issue is when not paying attention and get the leader to long and knot finds it's way into the reel.

 

Hope you find a resolution.

Thanks Bird . I'm keeping the leader length no longer than from tip to hook keeper . Like so many things , I have a feeling that more time on the water will provide a resolution :) 

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    A long 7'  X 6X leader might be needed for spooky wild trout ?  But not for LMB & SMB. 

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    44 minutes ago, cyclops2 said:

    A long 7'  X 6X leader might be needed for spooky wild trout ?  But not for LMB & SMB. 

    But a 6 foot leader might allow me to be able to retie to the lure once or twice if needed ?? 

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    Dozens of times. I still use those tapered leaders for trout. Bass do not care.  

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