Tapered leaders are expensive. Just blood knot 2’ sections of 25#, 20, 15, and 12# maxima if you like a longer leader, or shorter sections if you like shorter.Thank you! I think next time I’ll let the fish put itself on the reel, otherwise just strip
I’ve used 12lb mono or fluro (Nowadays fluro unless it’s a surface fly) since I gear fished, even when I was running 8lb mainline. They also seemed to key in on larger presentations, so I am not surprised they aren’t leader shy. My best gear setup was a 2/3oz lil cleo or #4 Blue Fox (Both in silver) with a pink hoochie on the hook. Would tying directly to a tapered leader be a good idea? My casts are getting better but long untapered leaders are still tough for me to cast