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Thanks for the kind offer Pat, might just take you up on it but I've been thinking about using a braid line for the leader when I use on those fligs. Do you think the cats would pay any attention to a braid leader?

Past experience tells me that you could probably use 1/4" nylon rope and they would still climb on.  I have always prided myself on making good stealth presentations...that don't risk spooking the fish.  But over the years I  have seen other anglers catch lots of cats on some truly unholy rigs.  Howsomever, if there is any hope for a silly wiper or walleye to chomp your offerings they might not be so easy to fool if you used a highly visible braid.  And I have caught plenty of both Ws on the fligs so there is that possibility.

I have your mailing address.  It ain't gonna cost much for me to send you a few yards of the Excalibur to try.  Will send some soon.  You will like it.  It is a copolymer...with good clarity, low stretch, high abrasion resistance and super knot strength.  No need for any special handling or knot tying.