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02-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melrose MA
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Leader Storage
I have a system of taking leaders with me when fishing that I like, but have a few questions about storage at home. What do you do to store long term, particularly if I choose to start tying some up soon. Additional question is there any "shelf life" assuming no UV etc. Interested in both swivel-> line-> clip and swivel ->line-> hook methods.
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02-25-2011, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
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I just tied up a bunch last week. I hang them by the swivel from small nails in the side of a cabinet in the work area of my basement. I've never had any problem with them breaking down doing it this way.
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02-26-2011, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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No worries about UV if stored in a low light area.
I tried hanging them to reduce memory, but now I just coil them and replenish my bag when I run low.
To straighten a new leader I just tie it on, attach a plug, hang the plug on my rod, put a lot of strain on the leader, and then stand the rod against the house in direct sunlight for a couple hours before heading out after dark.
If it's already dark when I tie one on before leaving the house I pour a pot of hot water over the tied on leader.
When out fishing I just tie on the leader, clip on the plug and pull the hell out of the leader to stretch it.
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02-26-2011, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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I coil them up and put them in minature ziplocks I got at a craft store.
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