Flat Butt Tapered Leader

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Flat butt (in actuality, elliptical) leaders are known for its better presentation that no other leaders come close to.

The butt section of the leader has an elliptical cross section, this permits a tighter casting loop to be employed. Also, the limpness at the butt section is more closely matched to that of the fly line. In this connection, the transfer of energy from the line to the leader is smoother and more efficient. The fast taper section (28% of the length) requires less energy so that more can be used on controlling the tip and the turn-over of the leader.

Another advantage of this flat butt section is the reduced tendency of getting twisted as it's wound on the reel. Also, the U-loop formed by the flat butt tend to remain more in a plane than being twisted out of the plane. All these advantages mean one thing: a much better presentation for dry flies.

When the leader sits on the water, the elliptical cross section has a greater contact with the water and thus has a better buoyancy.

  • Improved fly presentation.
  • Progressively reduced mass from butt to tip enhances energy transfer and provides better overall turn-over.
  • Reduction in leader stiffness and increased limpness for more delicate presentation.
  • Virtually no memory in the butt section.
  • Keeping the U-loop in a plane.
  • Greater water contact provides better flotation.
  • Increased suppleness.
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