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#899734 - 07/07/14 10:29 PM STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR
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Registered: 06/29/11
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I would be interested to hear the opinions of Northwest Steelhead flyfishers re: dark leaders (Maxima Chameleon) vs. clear leaders.
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#899764 - 07/08/14 01:04 PM Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR [Re: CAPT.BOB'S FISHING]
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Began using Maxima Chameleon in 1974 with immediate and consistent positive results. There are probably times of low clear water when clear leader material makes a difference, but my sample size is too small to form any definitive conclusion.

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#899803 - 07/08/14 07:03 PM Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR [Re: Salmo g.]
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Used to use Chameleon for steelhead and coho leaders when I first started flyfishing for them.
Once I tried Ultragreen, I never used Chameleon for leaders again.
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#899805 - 07/08/14 07:18 PM Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR [Re: stonefish]
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I have observed no real difference. I've also been amazed at how the chameleon stuff (at least in small diameters) all but disappears in clear water. Probably only for aesthetic reasons, I tend to use more ultragreen. I'm pretty sure the biggest problem I have catching steelhead is finding them, especially so far this summer.

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#900388 - 07/15/14 04:06 PM Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR [Re: FleaFlickr02]
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Parr

Registered: 01/11/14
Posts: 47
Loc: Southern Oregon
Originally Posted By: FleaFlickr02
I tend to use more ultragreen. I'm pretty sure the biggest problem I have catching steelhead is finding them, especially so far this summer.


Well said. I don't think my tippet choice is scaring away any fish. I also use Ultragreen (that's what my mentor uses and kinda drilled into me) but I don't think steelhead are "leader-shy" in any way. I think they are just really hard to find! wink
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