Cortland lines come on sale all the time. And they are inexpensive at full price. Way less than other brands and IMHO equal or better quality. Under-rated for sure. And yes, some of my Cortland lines are old and still perform as expected....
Bobbers are for apples in a round, galvanized tub at a child's party...
What he said. I nail knot on a piece of 10# maxima evergreen, tied immediately to a tippet ring. This rig is only about 1in. long, then what ever leader you want.Or, after cutting, tie a nail knot with the leader butt onto the flyline (and cover with a smooth bead of Loon UV) for a vastly more elegant and functional line/leader connection. Loops are an abomination..
