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Do you need a leader for salmon?

Asked: Gökhan Kara, Last Updated:

Salmon isn't leader shy, but I don't like the idea of any fish seeing my fly line too many times. Therefore I use leaders from 12 to 17 feet. ... But you can use sinking lines just to slow the speed of the fly down in fast water by using a longer 12 feet leader.

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