Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17

Thread: Fly line -> leader knot

  1. #1

    Fly line -> leader knot

    I was wondering if the nail knot + perfection loop is the best combination to tie between the fly line and the leader as far as fly presentation goes. Is there any other knot the folks would say is more appropriate to contribute with a good presentation? I do like the flexibility those loops provide on changing leaders

    Thank you in advance!
    Last edited by the1club; 02-20-2012 at 07:25 PM. Reason: wrong knot name

  2. #2
    I use braided loops on my lines which makes changing out my furled leaders easier. I fish line weights from 2 to 9 on rods varying from 6'10" to 12'6" and use this method on all of the lines for these rods.
    In short...I prefer loop to loop connections.
    Cheers,
    R

  3. #3
    Braided loops are nice indeed. The last two fly lines I bought (Orvis) came with braided loops tied, so it was quite straight forward. I have now bought a Cortland Sylk DT-3, which doesn't have such feature and that's the real reason behind my question. Do you buy the braided loops ready to go or do you use braided monos to make them yourself?

  4. #4
    I bought the first pack of ~3 or 4, then discovered that there are lots of braided whatevers that haven't been converted to loops. The last ones that I made were from a nylon adjusting cord from window blinds, those are for my Steelhead and Hybrid Striped Bass lines. Others were from braided running line.
    I made a puller (like a bobbin threader, only longer) out of a banjo string (G) to insert "up the gut' to snatch the tag end prior to pulling through to form the loop.
    Cheers,
    R

  5. #5
    smallstreams.com plankowner jeepster's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Ten Feet From Hell
    Posts
    116
    I have a cortland sylk dt3 with a cabela’s slip on leader loop. It works great. If you ever used a chinese finger puzzle as a kid you can attach this loop to your fly line.



    jeepster

  6. #6
    Thank you jeepster, Ron. I've just bought 8 of these ready-to-go braided loops from an online auction to start with

  7. #7
    Side note: I don't use the 'shrink tube' sleeve over the tail end, rather a mono Nail Knot of ~7-8 turns ~ 1/8" from the 'fuzz'. I then use nail clippers to trim off the exposed 'fuzz'. Maybe a thin coat of Flex Seal of some sort over the knot.
    Cheers,
    R

  8. #8
    Why is that? Does it make it lighter? Does the tube require heat to shrink?

    In this movie he uses nail knot instead as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNKRidC75RI

  9. #9
    'Cause I can. Probably. I believe so, never tried that. Yes, same method.
    R

  10. #10

    loop to loop

    Aloha, I use a braided loop as well, no nail knots for bonefish. Instead of the heat shrink, use a nail knot with gsp and some softex over the knot and the braided loop. It has not failed yet on any fish, mahi, ahi or ono. For trout you can get away with a nail knot, but what happens if you hook a big one and it breaks off and breaks your heart. Loops are easy to attach and easy to change the leader. Mems.

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Pflueger Fishing Tackle shadow box displaying vintage  lures / reels & tackle. picture

Pflueger Fishing Tackle shadow box displaying vintage lures / reels & tackle.

$258.70



VINTAGE GLASS FISHING FLOAT IN TURQUOISE picture

VINTAGE GLASS FISHING FLOAT IN TURQUOISE

$64.95



vintage Antique Fishing Net Handheld picture

vintage Antique Fishing Net Handheld

$10.00



TACKLE BOX FULL OF VINTAGE FISHING LURES HEDDON BAGLEY SHAKESPEARE CREEK CHUB ET picture

TACKLE BOX FULL OF VINTAGE FISHING LURES HEDDON BAGLEY SHAKESPEARE CREEK CHUB ET

$900.00



19th century Early Native American Fishing 5

19th century Early Native American Fishing 5" Lure Bone bait 1800s

$695.00



12 Vintage Barracuda Florida wood fishing floats / bobbers + BOX old bass tackle picture

12 Vintage Barracuda Florida wood fishing floats / bobbers + BOX old bass tackle

$75.00



19th century Early Native American Fishing Lure Bone bait 1800s picture

19th century Early Native American Fishing Lure Bone bait 1800s

$395.00



Where Art Meets Tradition: Hand-Carved Decoy Fish Masterpiece  22.70 Inch picture

Where Art Meets Tradition: Hand-Carved Decoy Fish Masterpiece 22.70 Inch

$185.00



1900’s Paleolithic Li Zhi Period 14in Vase Koi Fish VTG Porcelain picture

1900’s Paleolithic Li Zhi Period 14in Vase Koi Fish VTG Porcelain

$320.00



VTG antique small Fishing Harpoon spear with jute rope fisherman hunting tool picture

VTG antique small Fishing Harpoon spear with jute rope fisherman hunting tool

$129.00