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Re: Fall = salmon.
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2004, 07:54:57 PM »
The theory is that the friction of the line against the rubber heats up the monofilament, softening it slightly.  Then if you hold it straight while it cools down it will "set" straight.
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Re: Fall = salmon.
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2004, 11:46:39 PM »
One other thing regarding straightening leaders I tend to do...

When I first get out of the truck before I even get my waders on I set the rod up with the leader wrapped once around the reel after straightening hooking it onto and eye above. Then while I am gearing up the leader has plenty of time to stretch out and lose some of the coil memory. I keep the drag quite tight until I'm about to cast.
Another great leader memory beating idea. :)
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Re: Fall = salmon.
« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2004, 02:48:49 AM »
Thanks guys,  all great info!  ;D
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