Lightning Fast Leader Changes -- Troutbitten Tips

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When it comes to line, leader and gear changes on the water, if it isn’t easy, you won’t do it. That’s a Troutbitten mantra, and it’s the same for every angler I’ve ever met. It’s true, because none of us wants to waste fishing time by tying knots. Reaching into packs and pockets, stringing up line and turning tippet, takes us away from what we enjoy most — casting and drifting.

On the flip side, continued success and enjoyment on the river is a result of versatility. Solving the daily mystery, adapting our approach and getting that next bite is our endless goal. Adapting and changing quickly is therefore a critical piece of the game. Knotting on the next fly is the easy part, but swift, wholesale leader changes are more elusive.

Honestly, there are a lot of bad ways to change leaders. And sadly, some of them are the industry standards.

I’ve tried everything you can think of, and I’d like to show you what works for me. I change leaders and rigs often. I do it fast, and I sincerely believe it can’t be done with any more efficiency. This is the way.

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