Hi,
An intermediate line I have is a bit tatty... a few of inches from the end, the plastic coating is stripped a little. Is it ok to cut it back and re-attach a new leader? I will seal with glue etc but was wondering if this would affect the balance if I cut too much off.

Thanks in advance
Kevin

A few inches wont hurt as most lines have 2ft or so of thin line/taper before you reach the belly/head

Neil

hello a few inches off should not make much difference and save you buying a new 1 cut off damadge attach new leader and seal. then more happy fishing

Thanks for the feedback guys

Kevin

In fact it often improves a line to hack off much of the level line - especially if you're fishing small streams or only making short casts.

Gordon

Kevin,its no problem to a take a bit off,take time and reseal it good to stop water getting on the inside of line,and away you go... more and bigger fish this time

David

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no need to seal the end as water penetration wont be a prob on an intermediate, and losing a bit of taper wont matter either, and the savings help too