There hasn't been many technique threads on here lately so I thought I'd throw one up for discussion. With area rivers on the rise, leaves are a problem......especially for those pulling plugs. Just curious what technique some of you use to keep leaves off your plugs? Yesterday, I tried a bead chain 5 ft above the plug. I also left an inch long tag from the knots that connected the bead chain to my mainline for extra "grab" It worked ok but I still fought leaves on my plugs. We hooked fish but it was a frustrating day.

Other thoughts?