WHAT is a POLY LEADER...?

I have been using a Poly Leader for a while now and have had a lot of questions about what they are and why you might want to use one, so here I try and break it down a bit and tell you why I like them, what they are good for and what are NOT good for...
Hope it helps.
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[@mikekuczynski1552]

Don’t know about don’t really need them unless 15’ or longer . I use them on everything , single hand and Spey they turn over so nicely. Thanks for sharing

[@HookAndAnvil]

This answers a question I've had watching your videos!

[@newmoon984331]

for me, its a solution to a problem i didnt realize i had.

[@13jonnyray]

I’ve been using this set up for a while now after I saw how well you worked with it. Never would have thought about it until I saw you use it, but I love it. Great content as always bro.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Thanks man, stoked you gave it a nudge and it’s working for you🤙

[@camlocarter3742]

These work excellent Alex. I tried one in the summer just been and it makes a massive difference to rolling over large fly lines with the bonus of it being clear!

[@schmoonkie]

Thanks Alex. I have been thinking of giving this a try after watching your videos.

[@shaunfishes101]

Hi Alex, did mention that I have used the poly leader, but it was another brand. Been using braid for years and happy. But have just purchased the Roman Moser ones. I think its the ultra float one which impresses me most. But yet to try. I fish down to 2' tippet with mine. But I am not fishing for spooky fish. I fish on stillwaters in UK. Great tip. Take care. Shaun UK.

[@waitakifly]

Thanks Alex, had been wondering why you were using the floating poly leader a lot! Will stick to your home-brew leaders for nymphing. Just scored a Frank so can't wait for the season to open!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Ohhhhhhh nice!! Frank will see you right🤙🤙

[@johnathanhughes2913]

New to the sport and really appreciate all the informative info!!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Glad it helps bro!

[@KiwiFisher01]

I used one this year for dry-dropper fishing and I tied in a loop with the exposed tippet on the end. Then I just used loop to loop connection for every new piece of leader and still going strong, so you don't need to go tippet ring if you don't want to. Find them very good for small tight water as it roll casts well and you can basically fish a 3 foot leader with it without spooking them. It does sink a bit though but hey it's a cool tool

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah real ha day for those tight situations aye.

[@fliesbychris]

Thanks for that one Alex!!! I usually tie a perfection loop to the end instead of a tippet ring.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

A couple of people have said they do the same now…whatever works aye bro🤙

[@joziflyfishing]

Awesome Friday Filler as always. Think i am going to give these a try some time.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cool man🤙

[@leonardchecchio1655]

Nice explanation of floating polyleaders. Have been using one this season for wet fly fishing. Wondering if anyone thinks the leader improves single hand Spey casting over a conventional mono leader?

[@kiwiflyer7989]

I've been using them for over a year now. Fine them really good for punching through strong winds. Which are regular during the summer months in the top of the South Island.

[@PHARRAOH]

funny story. I was using a large clouser for salt water, halibut fishing of the beach in Long Beach, CA. I cast right handed, the wind came up blowing from the right side. On a long cast and the forward push, the wind blew that clouser with its near 1/4 ounce weighted barbell eyes, right into the back of my head! I thought someone shot me with a wrist rocket! Busted my head open, blood running down my neck, but I fished on. The fish were biting and believe it or not, right there is the 4' surf, the halibut were jumping all around me. They must have been spawning or feeding but jumping! Anyway, realized it was my own fly that hurt me, looked around, no one saw. Fish on, act like nothing happened :-)

[@SpeywalkerFlyfishing]

I’ve been watching your videos intently trying to build my trout knowledge. When it came to this video I was wondering if it was for castablity or spooking. I was surprised that you mentioned sometimes it spooked fish. I use all the polys when I fish for Atlantic salmon but I use the float hover or intermediate when I’m fishing lower water and trying to it spook salmon. Helps with another extra 10-15ft of clear poly instead of the bright fly line. Polys are great! I also use the tippet rings on the end. Cheers

[@TrippinOnTrout]

The times I have spooked fish with it are those big wide, shallow, open glides and it just made a bit too much noise when it hit the water and they were off. To be fair, there’s every chance it was just my shit casting though 😆🤷‍♂️

[@heisenballs]

Ah! I forgot you use those giant leaders down in NZ. Still might be a good solution for fishing out on the windy Colorado plains. Thanks for the info man, top notch as always!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Def helps punch into a headwind🤙

[@OnTheFlyNZ]

Nice, might try these instead of super long tapered leaders for those situations 🤙

[@TrippinOnTrout]

It’s worth a play at least bro..

[@kevindrums1]

Enjoy seeing the gear. I can honestly say that I haven’t used a 15+ foot leader here at home. But definitely had to in New Zealand. Crystal clear water with fish that are watching you. You need the advantage. I’d give the poly leader a go for stuff like that. How long does the poly leader last? What kind of memory does it have to retain its form. Just wondering.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

They last for ages! I haven’t had to replace one yet. As for memory, it has none - like a real supple fly line

[@chrisknox3325]

Would this work on something like a 4-3 weight and down? (i.e. or is it more suited for a 5 up). When I used to work at Orvis they had these braided leaders with bimini twist tippets which were great

[@cristobalrobinson7081]

I always wonder why do you use floating polyleaders... This video answer my question! I don´t know why, but I couldn´t find a lot of information on the internet about those leaders, only about sinking ones. Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah there’s not much info around about them aye. Glad it helped a bit🤙

[@bobjohnson7207]

I catch so many trout I have to use size # 12 or #14 brass swivels on my leaders to save my fly line from twisting up. I'll use up to 5 swivels and not scarce trout away but seem to attract the biggest trout to my fly. Up to 10lbs.so far. A win win situation for me.

[@hereonbusiness]

I’ve recently adopted the same poly leader, because the poly leader floats better than a standard mono tapered leader, which reduces drag between the fly line and my indicator/tippet transition. For streams and small/medium rivers I find I’m mending all the way to my indicator/dry fly indi just to reduce drag from multiple currents. The standard tapered leaders tend to sink or get dragged under, making it almost impossible to effectively mend them. With the limited experience I’ve had using a floating poly leader, I think they hugely reduce the amount of drag. Any thoughts?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

It’s certainly easier to mend as it’s heavier and therefore you can move around a bit better. I think it’s what you get used to really. If it’s working for you then stick with it!

[@marklamude2355]

Cheers Mr A. ive been wondering for a while about them, makes me wonder if theres a clear fly line out there? and if so would it even help.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I don’t think they can make them clear unless they are sinking…..I could be wrong there tho

[@OnTheFlyNZ]

Airflo make one called the Airflo Ridge and Sunray also make them. If your thinking of getting one I’d for the Sunray option.

[@harryhthenorwegian476]

Nice man...☺

[@amandacraddock5117]

Alex, would that be a 15’ leader on top of the polyleader or is it inclusive of the polyleader?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Inclusive! 🤙

[@oak8728]

I’d like to add for those thinking ‘I’ve made polyleaders my whole life with my own tippet’. Yes you have, but all those knot to knot connections can fail.

[@mayflymusic4351]

nice Alex to see you with out sun glasses , maybe next no hat :) .....

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah nah…😆

[@shawnsmith1998]

Where did you get your blue net

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Rising Nets - check em out🔥

[@shawnsmith1998]

@@TrippinOnTrout okay yeah they are out of my home state

[@davidgregg8757]

Anytime I’ve used a tippet ring it seems to break off, it’s like it cuts or burns the tippet. Don’t understand it

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Could be cheap tippet rings that are cutting the tippet maybe..

[@hono6644]

Are polyleaders good for streamer fishing?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Can’t really see how you would benefit from using one no mate

[@adch01]

Maybe I’m showing my lack of experience, but why would you ever need more than 15 ft of leader for a dry? And how do you deliver the fly out to the end of that presentation without any mass? (Serious ques) Is this peculiar to NZ waters? It just seems an insane length…

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Clear water and spooky fish fish mean you can’t have you fly line anywhere near them or they spook so this helps achieve that 🤙

[@Codyd99749]

Do you happen to know the pound test of the leader?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

No I don’t sorry…..stronger than any trout for sure!

[@Codyd99749]

@@TrippinOnTrout Appreciate the reply bro.

[@davidball5002]

The Airflo ones I use have a 12lb core.

[@patrickz6940]

Hard to kick the poly leader addiction mate. Like graduating from a BB gun to a rifle!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

You are 💯 percent responsible for me changing bro! 👊

[@thefunkybeautiful]

Anyone else using greased furled leaders for dry and nymphing, or is that just some of us quirky folks in the UK?

[@andrewgregory5362]

Was going to ask whether he has tried furled leaders - I do and love them but then I use silk lines mainly now.

[@thefunkybeautiful]

@@andrewgregory5362 In my opinion you cannot beat the suppleness of a furled leader on moving water.

[@dandenrode]

Talking about casting 15 foot leaders like its no big deal

[@Paul-yv5yj]

You look different..

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Had a haircut…😀

[@kain3568]

Why don't you use these sinking poly leaders?

[@jasonkangarooster5160]

I just can't believe anyone that doesn't speak English. Maybe I'm racist now. Idk.

[@realityobservationalist7290]

I don't trust this facial-hairless person.... lol

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah it looks weird aye