Puckster wrote on Mar 7^th, 2014 at 11:10pm:

[quote author=Kingfisher link=1394050043/4#4 date=1394085481]Since I have started using ultra-thin titanium/nickel alloy leaders that are stretchable and highly kink resistant, I don't even consider fishing without a leader. The swivels generally wear out before these leaders ever kink. If you can tie a trilene knot in fishing line you can tie your own leaders with titanium. It's a little weird to work with at first really quite simple. 25lb test is my fave. I'll have a few leaders at Copia for those who will be there.   (You need to Login or Register KF -- so you buy your own swivels to make your own leaders, correct?  What type? I won't be at 'copia, so won't have the advantage of seeing you and the leaders.  But I'm intrigued.  No more bite-offs?  No more lost lures?  Or at least fewer of both.  I like that idea.  prouboy

There are a variety of styles and sizes for terminal tackle. If you are new to this examine a pre-made leader rig and copy it. I use 25lb nickle/titanium wire so I match terminal tackle size accordingly. Really no sense putting a big clunky 100lb test snap on ultrafine wire. leaders have two ends. On one end I put a snap/swivel combo and usually here I spend some money and buy good quality like ball bearing swivels. Cheap snaps often fail long before the rest of the leader and you can always tie on a new one BUT if it happens when you are battling the fish of a lifetime.....
At the other end of the leader I use a simple swivel not necessarily ball bearing since I am relying on the opposite end to do the spinning if necessary.
The leaders were a big hit at copia since I don't think most guys realized just how thin and light and flexible 25lb titanium can be. Seriously, I warned each person handling them to be careful not to drop one on the carpet or we might have trouble finding it.