Posted by: CAPT.BOB'S FISHING
STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR - 07/07/14 10:29 PM
I would be interested to hear the opinions of Northwest Steelhead flyfishers re: dark leaders (Maxima Chameleon) vs. clear leaders.
STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR
Posted by: Salmo g.
Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR - 07/08/14 01:04 PM
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.
Posted by: stonefish
Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR - 07/08/14 07:03 PM
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.
SF
Once I tried Ultragreen, I never used Chameleon for leaders again.
SF
Posted by: FleaFlickr02
Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR - 07/08/14 07:18 PM
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.
Posted by: RogueBum
Re: STEELHEAD FLY LEADERS-DARK vs. CLEAR - 07/15/14 04:06 PM
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!
