I understand (and practice) the principles of tapering down in diameter to create a leader, but assuming that the diameters, breaking strain etc was suitable, does it make any difference if you mix mono, flourocarbon and copolymer materials in the same leader. I was thinking about knot strengths or different stiffnesses of materials affecting turnover.

I mainly fish in medium rivers for seatrout and salmon using 7/8 lines and 9' leaders.

Looking forward to your insights.

E

I would assume using the same leader material in different strains would be better as they would all be the same suppleness/stiffness, so giving your leader a better curve and turn over.

I fish a straight through leader or a manufactured tapered leader. I can't be bothered with doing it myself.

Jim

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Ditto for me....the principle is fine but life is too short.

Also every knot on your taper is one more weakspot. Many knots weaken the breaking strain by 50%. IMHO its likely to cause tangles as you have more knots to snag while turning over.

For single flies I like tapered leaders and will often add a straight length for a dropper. That said I am usually too tight to have a decent supply so its only when I push the boat out and treat myself

Well www.flybuyer.co.uk have a closing down sale on so you might get something cheap there if you hurry .

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