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Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Connect leaders or lead-head sections directly to your fly line with our Braided Line/Leader Connectors. Package of six braided loop-to-loop leader connections and nylon sleeves save you precious time while fly fishing. Instructions included. Braided leader connectors available in clear. (Use as strike indicator. Lets you detect subtle strikes.) Made in USA.
Average Customer Rating:
Rating Snapshot (19 reviews)
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16 of 19(84%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Review 1 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
A Reliable Component,
May 17, 2013
By: jvcw
from UK
"I have used Orvis braided loops for as long as I can remember. Apart from being clever they are unremarkable except that they do their job and never cause trouble. Simply splendid."
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Review 2 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Braided Loop,
April 16, 2013
By: Smervis
from Long Beach, CA
"Would only recommend using heat shrink tubing to secure the braid to fly line on small fish. Last summer I lost my entire leader to a bonita using heat shrink such as this. Wish I had secured with nail knots instead. I do now."
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Review 3 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Not Quite Right,
March 25, 2013
By: JohnJA
from California
"The braided loop works fine, but the heat-shrink has a tendency to get hung up on the the tip top when I am lining up or on those occasions when I have only leader past the tip top. (I suppose if I were a better fly fisher, that wouldn't happen.) I always use a loop to loop to attach my leaders, so for my old lines, I use these things. They don't compare to a line with a welded loop."
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Review 4 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Braided Connectors,
February 28, 2013
By: Rjoiner001
"This is a great product and is very simple to use. I would recommend it to anyone"
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Review 5 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Great product,
February 16, 2013
By: TroutBumApprentice
from Lincoln Park, Michigan
"A friend of mine got started in fly fishing and had the line and leaders without loops. After we installed the braided connector and tied perfection loops in the leaders he was happy to see that changing leaders is so easy."
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Review 6 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
poor product,
May 24, 2012
By: Anonymous
"The leaders were minus their sleeves in a packet that was already open. The leaders themselves were kinked and bent. Although Orvis did replace them without any fuss they were only replaced with a product in exactly the same condition."
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Review 7 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
The Joy of Braided Loops,
May 5, 2012
By: John508051
"Fly fishing is an art and a skill which requires a considerable amount of knowledge about weather and insect life let alone fish! To use a little piece of equipment which does exactly what it claims to do adds to the joy of fishing. It makes changing tippett and flies a lot easier and quicker as well as improving turn over. It is enables you to more quickly adjust to the demand of the moment, and that fish!"
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Review 8 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Does what it says,
April 17, 2012
By: SwiftHalf
from Warwickshire, UK
"Appears to have made a good connection to my new 6-weight line. Took a while to start feeding the braid onto the line (frayed the end of the braid on my first couple of attempts). Once started, easy to slide along. Heated shrink tube with nearby candle flame (tried hair dryer but not hot enough). More expensive than some others, but appears good quality"
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Review 9 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Work great,
January 1, 2011
By: fjfarias
from Bristol RI
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Be patient and with a little luck these will slide on. I found that sticking a needle or bodkin into the sleeve first to open it up worked best. Careful heating the plastic once on, recommend using a 100 watt light bulb as opposed to a lighter."
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Review 10 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
connectors seems great,
October 17, 2010
By: 12carrp1
from Pittsfield Mass.
Good Value:
4
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
4
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Once I figured out the poor directions, they seem great. The directions say that glue was optional, but really it should be required.
But, once they are installed on the fly line, they are awesome."
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Review 11 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
They work,
October 14, 2010
By: Barracuda
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
"Good product. But contrary to one earlier review, they do in fact use heat shrink tubing (like the Cortland braided loops, for example)."
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Review 12 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Way to Go,
October 10, 2010
By: UPguy
from Sand River, Michigan
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Braided leader connectors are the way to go unless you prefer fumbling with needle knots. It provides a quick and easy way to change leaders when necessary. I find this product of high quality and value and easy to use."
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Review 13 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Great Product,
September 30, 2010
By: GoneFishing24
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"This product is a great addition to the joy of Fly Fishing.
I must say that that the threading of the line into the
product takes some dextarity but once done it is well worth the effort."
I must say that that the threading of the line into the
product takes some dextarity but once done it is well worth the effort."
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Review 14 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Good value strong performer,
September 11, 2010
By: Gentleman
from NJ
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Just put this leader on my 4-wt and went out to the beaver pond. Well made construction made for flawless action."
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Review 15 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Great Product!,
March 25, 2010
By: SonofZ3
from Western Pennsylvania
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"In the time that I've been a fly fisher, I've seen the standard way to attach leader to fly line change a few times. Needle knots to the leader, heavy mono with a perfection loop attached with a nail knot, and now welded loops. Orvis braided loop connectors are by far, and have been for years, the best way. They don't maintain a set like heavy mono will, you don't have to attach your leader directly to the line every time, and they make switching leaders or adding a sink tip an absolute breeze. Some other braided loop manufacturers use heat shrink tubing that leads to melted connectors or fly lines. Orvis braided loop connectors don't require heating your fly line, and they stay tight for the entire life of your line. Also, for those of us who nymph with a short line and no indicator, the little length of red tubing on the braided loop connector makes for a decent strike indicator. An inexpensive product that will make your fly fishing experience much easier."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Braided leader,
February 27, 2010
By: ndfly
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I have always used Orvis braided leaders. Looking forward to using the clear version for the first time! Of course, this means I will be fishing, and with the crazy winter here in DC burbs, i am ready!"
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Review 17 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Great Deal,
February 3, 2010
By: 45fisher
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
3
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Unless you make your own braided loops this is the way to go. I do make my own but sometimes I just don't have the time. I actually copy the Orivs loops when I do make my own."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
braided connectors?,
November 13, 2008
By: Garry1000
from Rector Arkansas
"I have used the braided connectors for about 2 years.They are the only way to go.You can tie on a leader very easy and very fast. They are very strong! I have never lost a fish because this prouduct failed.
I recomend the braided connectors 100 percent! This is an Orvis product that Is a must have for fly fishing! I will never be with out them on my fly line!"
I recomend the braided connectors 100 percent! This is an Orvis product that Is a must have for fly fishing! I will never be with out them on my fly line!"
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Braided Line/Leader Connectors
Overall Rating:
Bring Back the Loop Connectors,
October 8, 2007
By: eeflyfisher
"My friends and I have used the braided loop connectors for many years and we really enjoy the quick leader changes and shock absorbing qualities of these items. When a line becomes damaged or we reverse a DT line we use these connectors. Please bring them back on the market through Orvis, our main fly fishing vendor."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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