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M MAXIMUMCATCH · Fly Leaders & Tippet
Maxcatch Braided Leader Loop Connectors, 30 lb, Yellow, 10 Pack
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Options
Color: Yellow
- Yellow
- Clear not in 30lb
- Orange
Size: 30lb
- 30lb
- 50lb
- Item weight
- 30
Quick take
Braided loop connectors that attach leaders and tapers to fly line via loop-to-loop connection.
Best for
- Fly anglers who change leaders frequently
- Attaching shooting tapers and skagit heads
- Salmon and steelhead fly fishing
Skip if
- You prefer knotted connections
- You tie most leaders directly to line
Strengths
- Loop-to-loop connection is quick and reversible
- Braided material is strong without bulk
- Multiple colors offer visibility for landing and rigging
Trade-offs
- Adds a connection point that can catch and break off
- Loop-to-loop requires two loops to function
- Less direct than a permanent knot connection
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Clear | Blends in where fish see the line, in clear water and bright light. |
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| Orange, YellowThis one | Easy to watch when you read bites from the line, most of all in low light. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Maxcatch Braided Leader Loop Connectors, 50 lb, 10-Pack | Color:Clear | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch Braided Leader Loop Connectors, 30 lb, Yellow, 10 Pack | Color:Yellow | Suits:— |
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