Steelhead Addict,
What I do is after I make the rag head I will
take my leader with hook already tied to it and thread it about one inch through a very small and sharp needle,then put the needle through the center of the bottom part of rag head thread it up the middle and pull head down to bead and hook.I pre tie several leaders and rag set ups before I hit the river.I don't beleive it's worth the time and effort to run sleeves through every rag.
Just my $0.02 Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE