Leaders

The connection from the fly line to the fly

Leaders - articles

Article Leader Design Principles Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The taper is the most single important aspect of a leader. This article tells you the principles behind leader design Read more here	Article Fly fishing leader material Apr 25. 2007 Leaders Monofilament nylon, or mono as it is referred, is by far the most popular leader material in use today. Read more here	Article Leader formulas Apr 25. 2007 Leaders In order to calculate the proper formula of a fly fishing leader, you need to understand the basics of leader design. Read more here
Article Fly fishing leader construction Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The leader is an essential part of the fly fishing setup. This article tells you a bit about designing leaders Read more here	Article LeaderCalc2007 Apr 25. 2007 Upgrade! One of GFF's all-time most popular articles and downloads just got better! Download two new upgrades for FREE! 1) Leadercalc2007, enhanced with new formulas and label making features and 2) the all new GFF's Leader Guide, a 28-page PDF book you can use for your classroom or personal use. Take me to the downloads now!	Article LeaderCalc Download Apr 5. 2007 Leaders Find all the LeaderCalc files here Get the files here
Article First setup May 4. 2005 Reel, backing, line, leader Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a fly reel from scratch. See which knots will work where and what type and amount of backing you most probably want. Start with this simple trout setup, and you can expand to other types. Learn the trick of the trade here.	Article Leaders&Tippets Q&A Jul 2. 2004 Tying the knot This small article is a selection of questions and answers about leaders and tippets accumulated over the years. Martin Joergensen has harvested the most popular questions with the assistance of his fellow GFF partner Steve Schweitzer. Check their answers here.	Article Little Devil May 19. 2004 Stillwater An article on the Welsh classic The Diawl Bach and on the intriguing and intimidating concept of fishing a team of three flies on a very long leader. GFF partner Martin Joergensen has been to Wales and this is the first article from that trip. See the pattern and the pictures here
Article Strike Indicator Scientology Apr 12. 2004 A GFF Exclusive! Strike indicators aren't just flyfishing bobbers; they do much more, if you know the secrets! Learn how to make and use them from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer. How to make & fish strike indicators.	Article Production leaders Oct 24. 2002 Factory What is production leader tying? Tying more than 2 leaders at a time! But, if you are like me, you find out that tomorrow you may go fishing, so you scramble to tie just enough leaders (usually 2) to handle the day and go on with life.	Article Illustrated knot table Jun 30. 2002 Tying This article is a simple illustrated list of the most useful knots for the fly angler - or any fisherman for that matter.