Last year I experimented with furled leaders for the first time. I tried the Blue Sky product and a no-name cheap furled leader that I got online. I had mixed results with these and wasn't enamored with the quality of either product. So, this year I sprang for some higher quality options from Cutthroat Leaders.

I picked up two of the 76" Dry Fly furled leaders with the orange indicator section, one in 0-3W and another in 4-6W. I also got a 50" River Nymph furled leader, in 4-6W. All have small tippet rings installed.



I haven't had a chance to fish with them yet, as the 2017 inland Trout season here in Wisconsin doesn't start for a few more days. I expect they won't get a real test until warmer weather comes around.

Has anyone used these leaders extensively?

I had some issues casting with the Blue Sky leader and found that the problem was that I didn't have the right size furled leader for my fly line, and was using too heavy and too long tippet material. I primarily use a 4W rod for most of my fly fishing. The Cutthroat Leaders come primarily in two sizes: 0-3W & 4-6W. With a 4W rod and line, would I be better off using the 0-3W for smaller flies, and the 4-6W for streamers and weighted stuff? Or just stick with the 4-6W for all options? Or maybe it doesn't it matter?


-Bill

bill i have used both the dry and nymph leaders from Cut Throat .... i like them both ... i especially like the camo/orange section when nymphing ... no need for strike indicator cause you can watch the orange section of the leader pretty easily except in really bright glare scenarios.

I started using Cutthroat Furled leaders about four years ago. It is all I use now. They lay down nicely. I but mine with the tippet ring. As long as you take care of them they will last a long time.