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[steelie-slayer]

I just use the blue foam leader boards, have been working ok for me. I have a couple of them tied up with different rigs eg: worms, spinners, bait hooks etc... But you definitely need to have leaders prepared before you go.

thats what i use also, i carry two, one board with blades and worms and the other board with leaders.
there just kinda big so i usually cut them into 2

[brysonk]

thats what i use also, i carry two, one board with blades and worms and the other board with leaders.
there just kinda big so i usually cut them into 2

thats a good idea to cut them. don't really ever use that many any way 

[steelie-slayer]

thats a good idea to cut them. don't really ever use that many any way 

that was the only way they fit in my jacket, just keeps it more organised also having one for leaders and one for blades and such.

[Steelie1030]

I carry two Pips containers stocked with leaders and hooks of varying size. I've had these since the eighties and had to replace the cork pad three times now...also a good idea to take them apart and clean them once in a while and use new vaseline to make them operate real smooth. I can't see any other easier way but each to his own.

[brownmancheng]

Have any of you pip users had troubles storing leaders with a swivel tied on the tail end so you can use a swivel with a snap on your mainline for easy switching back and forth on the water?

[Animal Chin]

I have used the Pip Box before, and the Tackle Buddy is 10x better, been using the same 1 for at least 5 years and still goin strong.  Same size as a Mars Bar..

http://www.basspro.com/Tackle-Buddy-Snell-Holder/product/16624/111543

Thanks Whisperer. Looks like a great design, what I was looking for. I'm going to get me one. I'm always looking for ways to make outings more efficient. Hate spending half the day rigging, especially in the rain.

The tackle buddy, small shoulder bag and maybe some sort of floatation vest/belt and I'm good to go. Here's another picture of the tackle buddy, seems very useful for pre-tied jigs, spinners, spoons etc. I also pre-tie to a swivel and my mainline to a snap swivel for quick exchange (jigs). Since I'm new, maybe someone will let me know if there is a good reason not to do this (affects action, feel, more knots/room for failure etc), but seems to work fine with jigs.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tackle-Buddy-Spinner-Holder/699708.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dtackle%2Bbuddy%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=tackle+buddy&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[ynot]

pips for me.

[Riverman]

I have been using Pips for many years.I am a born fumbler and find less frustration with this method than any other.A word to the wise,avoid getting sand in them it will kill your leaders and over time score up the inner box surfaces causing friction and eventual failure.I keep a number on hand for various types of angling.Periodically I take them apart and apply paraffin wax to the running surfaces.

[TheChumWhisperer]

There is no reason to pre-tie leaders with swivels on them, and stay away from snap swivels.  All you need to do is pre tie a few 8-10lb leaders and hooks, when it comes time to use jigs, blades, etc, use the same leader until it's too short to use, throw it away and start a new one.  Steelhead fishing tends to burn alot of leader..

Thanks Whisperer. Looks like a great design, what I was looking for. I'm going to get me one. I'm always looking for ways to make outings more efficient. Hate spending half the day rigging, especially in the rain.

The tackle buddy, small shoulder bag and maybe some sort of floatation vest/belt and I'm good to go. Here's another picture of the tackle buddy, seems very useful for pre-tied jigs, spinners, spoons etc. I also pre-tie to a swivel and my mainline to a snap swivel for quick exchange (jigs). Since I'm new, maybe someone will let me know if there is a good reason not to do this (affects action, feel, more knots/room for failure etc), but seems to work fine with jigs.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tackle-Buddy-Spinner-Holder/699708.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dtackle%2Bbuddy%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=tackle+buddy&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[River Fisherman]

I use "noodles" which kids use in the pool as a swimming device or to play with. They come in any color and can be cut into any length. Typically 5 feet long and arm thick. You can store over 200 leaders on them. Push the end of the mono into the foam and start wrapping them. When done, pull and set the hook. That is 2 bucks for the storage of 200 leaders. 

[DRP79]

So you just cut the float into discs?

[River Fisherman]

The length of the pieces of noodle I use to wrap the leaders around depends on where I store or transport the leaders/noodles. If I keep the leaders in the boat, I keep them around 8-10 inches in length and wrap them side by side with about a half inch to 1 inch space in between. The more you tie, the better you will get with your attempt of keeping the line in nicely wrapped around. If I transport them in my fly vest, the length goes down, pending in which pocket or pack I carry it, because I don`t like too much bulk in my pockets. This works great with heavier mono (for salmon), because you can stick the end into the foam. If you go very light (trout) in weight and diameter, just use something to poke a hole into the foam or simply wrap in over the end of the leader, tighten and set the hook. Works great for years and is a fun winter project. To me, the best deal there is. Have fun ...

[bigblue]

After using a lot of other methods, I have settled on pips containers and love it.
I think it's the most hassle free method of storing leaders by a wide margin.

[obie1fish]

Used lots of different methods, but for when I'm in a hurry or my hands are cold, I like to have a swivel at the end of the leader and use a snap. Helps with bad vision close up, too. Doesn't seem to affect the fishing effectiveness as long as a quality snap is used.

I tie the leader, add wool, corkie, Jensen egg, etc., attach a swivel, then coil it up around my fingers.

The holder? A dozen or more  3x5 inch dollar store ziplocs stacked  together, duck or cloth taped at the closed end, and stapled two or three times through the duct tape. This makes a sort of compact leader wallet and costs pennies. Also, the hook isn't stuck into anything like cork or foam, which some feel "burns" the hook tip. It's lightweight, as sturdy as the bags you use, and keeps each leader dry. With other systems, I found that if one hook rusted, they all did. A function of the fact that I don't get out as many times as I want....

Use whatever bag size you want- the Glad mini snack bags work well for large rubber worms, for instance.

Let me know if this works for anyone.

[joska]

 i have been using the blue foam leader boards for years.  gotta get me a pips box.