Wednesday, March 30, 2011


Why Choose Cutthroat Furled leaders?

- Change leader and tippet quickly

- Land and catch lager fish with smaller tippet

- Refine your casting loop

- Increased accuracy and distances

- Presentations go through the roof

- Our leaders last! Typically an entire season.

- All leaders come with your choice of loop or tippet ring, for easy tippet change out

Many weights and sizes available.


Why Consider Trying a Furled Leader?
If you are a knot lover even the thought of tying a knot-less leader might trouble you, But there are some distinct advantages, Our cutthroat furled fly fishing leader tapers smoothly from butt to tippet. Additionally, a furled fishing leader has no even zero memory whatsoever. It is as limp as rope. In saltwater fly fishing for example, many fly fisherman who swear by the single-strand monofilament leaders with multiple complex knots might be convinced that a furled leader is simply out of the question. Consider, however, that furled leaders will not and do not kink. The result is no wind knots. They have a superior stretch to standard mono that in single-strand leaders is usually incorporated into class tippets (closer to the fly). they actually turn over much more smoothly and consistently than any step-down, regular knotted leader possibly can. They land on the water like a stonefly or dragonfly ,They are also erfectly Tapered for perfect "Realistic Fly Presntaions" turnovers.


Outlasts Standard Tapered "off-the shelf" Leaders by months
Effective for both Dry and Wet Fly Fishing
Allows Gentle, Accurate Presentations
Absolutely Free of Line Memory
Drag Free Presentation
Wind Knot Resistant
Tight Casting Loops
Natural Elasticity

http://www.cutthroatleader.com

Cutthroat Furled Thread Leaders will massivley improve all your casting accuracy and your presentatiosn from beginner to expert levels, which ultimately builds confidence. In the hands of a veteran fly caster you will swear you can add another 20ft to your cast
The least understood element of a fly fisherman’s equipment is the leader. Anglers spend large sums of money on rods, reels, even flylines, but place relatively little emphasis on the element of tackle that is second only to the fly in proximity to their fish: the leader. Most flyfishermen spend less than $5 on a leader and then wonder why their aggregate system will not accomplish all the things expected of it. It makes little sense to weaken a wonderful set of equipment by forcing yourself to rely on a cheap inferior leader.

Cutthroat Furled leaders are knotless and will efficiently transmit the energy of the cast every time and because our furled leaders are knotless; there is nothing to get tangled up. our leaders are tapered and limp enough to turn over with the slightest energy, resulting in a very straight presentation. With their streamlined taper and spiraled profile, Hemigways Leaders are less affected by wind than other knotted leaders. The weight distribution of the leader mimics the transition in a tapered fly line and has the same effect, therefore aiding the leader in turning over. Energy is what moves fly line, and the efficient transfer of that energy from the rod to the line to the fly in the course of the cast is absolutely critical. Tapered lines and furled leaders are more effective in transferring energy through the cast because they use thicker, heavier, and stiffer line to move, and turnover, thinner lighter and more flexible line. This helps maintain line speed and makes casting easier. The transition from a fly line that weighs several times that of the average leader material to the tippet and then the fly can be a major problem if the wrong leader is used.
Standard tapered leaders do not adequately transfer the power of the cast to the tippet and fly, often resulting in short or wayward casts, especially in windy conditions. This is not the case with Heminways leaders. If the leader is unable to turn over the fly, the line is possibly hinging or has lost energy and is prematurely terminating in the collapse of the casting loop and possibly causing a tangled mess. The simplest way to minimize casting failure is to form a gradual transition to the fly. This gradual transition of the leader is best done with the furled leader which will slow the speed of the loop until it unfolds, and often presents the fly at the end of a series of S curves on the water, allowing the fly to float without the added drag of the line. The transitional taper of our leaders are carefully matched to the weight of your fly line so you will slow the speed of both the fly and the leader, which means you won’t hit the water with a high impact splash. Also, the taper of the leader will slow down the fly so that it does not spin into a spiral or snap like a whip at the end of your backcast.

Our furled leaders provide unmatched overstrike protection because of there superior elasticity. Throw those shock tippets away! Just hold the butt end in one hand and the fine tip in the other hand. Now outstretch your arms and feel the natural resiliency built into this leader. Don’t loose that really big fish of a lifetime in the last few feet of landing him when lots of pressure is applied. With other types of leaders, your tippet will usually part ways with that trophy when that much pressure is applied. Cutthroat leaders are the real deal. Our leaders have been designed to give you unparalleled performance and presentation on the water, our leaders are carefully assembled to very strict tolerances which have been developed and fine tuned over a span of many years we have eliminated many of the inconsistent results found with other leaders. Don’t be fooled by others with inferior hand-made leaders who claim to make a quality product.

Visit our website: http://www.cutthroatleader.com

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Furled Fly Fishing Leaders Press Release! 2/23/2011



February 23, 2011
Boise Idaho U.S.A.

Immediate press release.
http://www.free-press-release.com/news-attention-dry-fly-fisherman-worlds-finest-casting-leaders-now-available-1298331273.html


Cutthroat furled fishing leaders of Idaho has introduced the world of fly fishing to the worlds finest hand crafted furled fishing leaders. Cutthroat leader company hand makes each leader using a unique tried and true furling process. This furling process gives the leader zero memory along with amazing durability and built in stretch. Many of the reviews of cutthroat leaders say these leaders cast like a dream and completely effortless. Furled leaders have been documented being used dating back well over 250 years. Cutthroat leaders provides the finest leaders on the market today. When we asked the owner Mike Morin "What makes your furled leaders better than other leaders available?" Mike had this to say "I make each leader by hand myself. I keep quality to the highest level and would never send out a less than perfect leader because my name is on it. I look at furling leaders as a craft and true craftsman never sacrifice quality. I offer a no questions asked return policy on every product I sell just to ensure my customers accuracy. I hand craft these leaders right here in the U.S.A. with quality and I am very proud of it. Please contact me as I see it an honor to be a part of your fly fishing experiences." Thank you. Mike Morin.

A furled fly fishing leader is typically tapered. The actual length of the leaders varies depending on the appication. For ultimate dry fly fishing many aglers go with a 5/6wt. leader that floats. This gives the angler total casting performance along with the other benefits of using a furled leader. Cutthroat leaders applies floatant during the furling process which aids the leader in boyancy. Many dry fly anglers demand performance out of their leaders. If the leader carries any memory this causes loss of energy and translates to a bad fly presentation. Many studies suggest more than half of catching fish topwater depends upon the actual fly presentation. Fish that are known to be aggressive such as trout in rivers typically feed based on the way their meal is presented to them.

To find out more information on hand crafted furled fly fishing leaders go here: http://www.cutthroatleader.com We have a full photo portfolio, and additional information about furled leaders.

Furled fly fishing leaders have been documented as premier fishing leaders dating back well over 250 years. The tradition is quickly gaining resurgance since these leaders are re-useable, which helps promote sustainability in our environment. With the new resurgence of the art tenkara less ultimately becomes more. Evidence suggests that fly fisherman look at their recreation as a time to get away from everyday life. Traditional japenese fisherman consider fishing to have healing properties. The tenkara fishing art is based around these key elements. Backpack or hike to a secluded stream or river with only a small box of flies, a tenkara rod in tote, a tenkara leader with a small tippet attached which then connects to the fishing flies and no other fishing reels or other combersome equipment. A minimalistic approach to fly fishing which is widely gaining in popularity.

"Since the beginning here at Cutthroat leaders we have heard sceptics." say's Mike Morin. "Many of the river guides were not willing to even try our leaders out of fear they could waiste precious time going with a new leader formula. The fishing guides even mentioned that it may be too long of a learning curve for a beginner or intermediate fly fisherman. Then, they realized my leaders allowed novice fisherman amazing turnovers. For the ultimate dry fly fishing casting experience, try our dry fly furled leaders. We are currently working closely with industry professionals and are in development for spey casting leaders, saltwater fly fishing leaders, tenkara leaders, and nymphing leaders as well as make to order leaders for that special fly fishing application." Email me: mike@cutthroatleader.com or website: http://www.cutthroatleader.com/


Tight Lines~

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Incredable dry fly casting, Try CutThroat Furled Leaders Today!

CutThroat Furled Fly Fishing Leaders are known as the worlds finest hand made fly fishing leaders. Furled fishing leaders are a 250 year old tradition in fly fishing with the perfect balance of durability and elegence. Every cast extends to its full length even in strong wind! Cast with unbelievable control and finesse many different sized leaders are available for everything from running a size 24 midge to a big fat bass bug. Just attach your desired length tippet typicall 5-9 ft. and you are ready to experience the most precise casting of your life.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

"Spey Leaders Coming Soon"

January 15, 2010
"Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo Boise"

This year was a great show! The body of people that are passionate about fishing never ceases to amaze!

This years show was a great opportunity to have a meet and greet about our CutThroat Leaders Of Idaho with avid fishermen and women accross this great state we call home. When asked at the show would you like us to design you a "Spey Furled Leader"?

Michael Bantam of Dream Cast Spey casting had this to say. "Yes, I would be happy to demo out your Spey casting leaders. We could really use a good hand made furled leader for Spey Casting in Idaho. I have been hearing your quality is great from other guys that have tried your leaders." For more information on Spey Casting Lessons visit here: http://www.dreamcastidaho.com/


Mike Morin owner of cutthroat furled fishing leaders of Idaho was interviewed after the Fly Fishing Expo and had this to say. "This show was a huge success for my business. I met a lot of great people at the show and now have the opportunity to design leaders that have never even been on the market. I am just wrapping up design on the worlds first furled spey casting leader. I am also building and designing furled leaders for steelhead fishing which is also widely poplular here in Idaho." Check out more on our Thread Furled Fishing Leaders here: http://www.cutthroatleader.com/ or http://www.furledfishingleaders.com/ Thank you.



Wednesday, January 12, 2011

"Are Furled Fishing Leaders Worth The Extra Cost"?


1/12/2010

"Mike Morin Of CutThroat Furled Leaders Had This To Say When Asked The Following."

Are Furled Leaders Worth the extra cost?

I am often asked if Furled leaders are worth the extra upfront cost than standard mono leaders. The quick simple answer is YES! Because you can go an entire fishing season (I fish at least three days a week) with one leader if you keep it out of the trees/brush. Because all you have to do is make tippet changes based on the fly size / presentation you desire. One leader works for large fly’s and small fly’s and will deliver both size fly’s with unprecedented presentation. I was just recently fishing very large Salmon fly's and then switching over to small (size 20) pinks, with only a short length of tippet change. Both flys were presented to the fish with ease. If you are familiar with wind knots, then you know that never having to deal with another wind knot in your leader is worth the additional cost alone. Not to mention the amazing presentation you get with Furled Thread Leaders.
Think of all the money people spend on their fly-fishing gear, yet they want to save a few bucks on the one element (minus the fly) that actually helps you catch fish. Also the built in stretch from the weaving process makes for amazing tippet protection. Smaller tippet equals more strikes. For the small investment of purchasing a thread-furled leader from CutThroat Leaders, you gain a fly fishing experience that is unmatched with inferior types leaders. If you want to invest the time, effort and cost of building your own leaders, have at it, it is a great past time and will only add to your enjoyment of fly-fishing. I have personally woven thousands of leaders; I have learned (by trial and error) what works and what doesn’t. There are other people out there offering thread-furled leaders, but they are more interested in maximizing the number of leaders made per roll of thread. (this drives their cost per leader down), but also makes for a less desirable leader. Yes, the leaders may be less costly at the initial purchase, but in the end, they are of less quality. I use more thread in my leaders than my competitors, why? Because it makes a better leader. I am not concerned with getting as many leaders out of on one spool of thread, I am concerned with producing and selling a leader that is the best dry fly leader you have ever used with.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
sales@cutthroatleader.com or
www.cutthroatleader.com

Thank you,
Mike Morin
Cutthroat Leader Co.

"Bringing Furled Leaders back to the Forefront of the Fly Fishing World"

Mike Morin
1/12/2010
Subject: CutThroat Furled Fly Fishing Leaders.




CutThroat Furled Fly Fishing Leaders Of Idaho!






Bringing Furled Leaders back to the Forefront of the Fly Fishing World
by Mike Morin of CutThroat Leader Co. (22-Jul-2010)


Furled Leaders were originally invented many centuries ago, but are currently making resurgence into to the fly-fishing world. Years ago furled leaders were created out of horsehair and or plant fibers that were stripped and dried. Furled leaders of yesteryear began their demise when new materials such as tapered monofilament and nylon, which is mass-produced and is inexpensive, became so popular.

What is a furled leader? It is a leader that is made up of one or two (depending on method of leader building) pieces of material, which is woven and loped at various lengths. The overall length of material can range between 85 and 120 feet. A furled leader typically has three distinct sections. The upper “Butt” section which attaches to the fly line, this section is the thickest section typically containing 18-25 strands of material. The mid section is typically comprised of 12-20 stands and the tippet end section normally has 4-8 strands. The tapper is woven into the leader so there is no definite step down in material thickness, it happen very gradual during the construction process. This creates a leader witch is very smooth yet very flexible unlike monofilament or nylon.

Most fly fisherman are either not familiar with furled leaders, or understand their amazing qualities. I will simply state that the fly presentation you get with a furled leader is amazing and needs to be experienced to be understood. How many of you fishermen have experienced this scenario… Risers are happing all around; you continue to make fly changes as nothing you throw evokes a strike. In the frenzied state of multiple fly changes, you inadvertently end up with an extremely short tapered leader. You are then left with the decision, do I simply try my luck and cast again, or do I take the time to tie in a leader / tippet and possibly miss the end of the hatch? Furled leaders are manufactured with various types of leader ends, which facilitates easy tippet changes. Also, if used correctly, one furled leader can last an entire fishing season.

The aspects of marketing and constant bombardment from various manufactures of not only sporting goods, but also every type of good are relentless. Who would have guessed twenty years ago, that we would be watching bottled water commercials on TV, or even ads for “little blue pills” for that matter. When one finds themselves in the fishing department, they buy what they know, and most only know tapered mono. We are creatures of habit, whether it is fishing the same hole that you caught that monster brown in three years ago, but haven’t had a bite since or it is buying a product that you always bought simply because you have always bought it.

Like so many aspects of fly-fishing, personal taste and experience rule the day. If you ask around, you will inevitably receive many different responses to the question…
“What do you think of furled leaders”? Many from the younger generations will have no or very limited knowledge on the topic, unless of course they have a truly seasoned fly-fishing mentor in their lives, “if only we could all be so lucky”. Many older fly fishers who have previously used furled leaders, but not since the “new and improved” tapered mono leaders hit the shelves back in the mid 60’s might say ‘Why go back to the old furled leader when I can be using the new and improved tapered leader”. New and improved is in the eye of the beholder, and in the case of leaders, the beholder is the large manufactures of inexpensive monofilament and nylon.



Those who have been educated about the amazing qualities of such leaders prefer thread Furled Leaders over any other material for their dry fly fishing. Thread leaders have no memory! None! Therefore, they create much less drag on the surface of the water. They cast great and land with the most gentle of lay-downs. Thread leaders have built in stretch, which allows the use of extremely small tippet. Thread Furled leaders are constructed differently (no hollow core) than braided leaders which do have tendency to create unwanted over-spray after the cast. Threaded Furled Leaders create No! Over-spray. Your casting and presentation will be improved.

CutThroat Leader Co manufactures thread leaders that have been through a water proofing process that all but eliminates the leader from picking up unwanted water spray. These Leaders float high on top of the water surface creating a back-cast, which lifts easily off and does not disturb fish below. Your forward cast will deliver your fly with such a presentation that you will in awe.

CutThroat leaders are created with UNI-Thread. The basic leader is created with a butt section comprising of 25 threads, a mid section consisting of 17 threads, and a bottom section consisting of 8 threads. This creates a natural taper without knots. You can pull these leaders through your hands and never feel the joints from one section to the next. Therefore they create a much more natural drift compared to other leader material. Never have wind knot issues again and as mentioned previously, they have amazing built in stretch that protects your tippet. Your casting and presentation will improve tremendously!

We offer Threaded Leaders in 0-3wt. , 4-5-6 and 7-8 wt as these are the most common trout lines. Myself along with other satisfied customers have landed huge fish on the 5-6 leaders using only 7X tippet. The Leaders ability to provide durability, strength and stretch will surprise even the most seasoned angler.

We also offer a Nymphing Leader with a built in strike indicator. This leader is waterproofed from the indicator to the fly line end loop. This creates a length of leader, which rides high on top of the water, which gives one the ability to read the water currents and detect subtle strikes that may have previously gone un-noticed. Simply tie on a piece of fluorocarbon tippet for delivering the fly down deep.

http://www.cutthroatleader.com/

See you on the water…….
Mike Morin

"Why Choose Furled Fly Fishing Leaders"



Why choose CutThroat Furled Fishing Leaders Of Idaho?




1/12/2010 "Mike Morin"


Boise Idaho U.S.A.




I have been building and using furled leaders for years. Here at CutThroat Furled Fishing Leaders we are constantly modifying and upgrading our manufacturing procedures. We currently use Loon Outdoors Products to water proof our leaders prior to the furling process. This now creates a leader that has amazing floating characteristics. This new process creates a dry fly leader that floats like a cork and all but eliminates over-spray.
The leader will attach to your fly-line via a standard loop-to-loop connection. Think of the tapered furled leader as an extension of your fly-line, "a fly line like no one you have ever used".
When you get stream side, apply your choice of floatant to the dry fly leader and you are ready to fish. After you have landed a few fish (when hooked, the fish will bring the leader underwater), simply re-apply the floatant.
We offer small 2 mm tippet rings that are made specifically for fly fishing leaders. They have no sharp edges that could cut the leader or the tippet. These rings are so small and light, the tippet end of the leader actually floats. We also offer the shorb loop tippet end. Some seasoned fly fisherman prefer this method as it eliminates the hinge scenario that some think occurs with the rings. I use both systems, they each have their own benefits.



The casting presentations you can achieve with Thread furled Leaders are unmatched by any mass produced leader out there. They simply have to be tried to be appreciated. They are also cost effective. One leader can least an entire fishing season, which makes Cutthroat Leaders very cost effective. I have some buddies that fish the same leaders for months on end, fishing weekly. Just make the required tippet changes and you will be all set.
I am always open to answer any questions I can. Please feel free to contact me via email and I will do my very best to get back to you quickly as I can.

Thank you,
Mike Morin
sales@cutthroatleader.com
http://www.cutthroatleader.com/