George Harvey Slack Leader Formula
Here is the leader formula referenced in Episode 14, February 2008. This is a modified leader formula for nymphs and dries, based on George Harvey's Slack Leader Formula.
The slack leader was designed to collapse or pile the last 1/3 of the leader for dry fly presentations. Why would one want a leader that does not straighten out? Because it allows you to get a longer drag free drift with a dry fly. If your cast lays line, leader, and fly straight out without slack, the current will immediately cause the fly to drag. These leaders lay out way better than modern extruded leaders and are worth the extra effort.
Eric Stroup showed us how he modifies this leader to include a "strike indicator" section of different colored mono. This means that you have one leader that is perfect for short line nymphing and dry fly presentations. All you have to do is change your tippet section.
Eric adds bright yellow mono at the .011 section on his basic leader.
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