List, the method i use on all of my rods is the same. The first leader i tie on a
line i tie with a nail knot. After the mono leader wears out i tie a SMALL perfection
loop as close to the line as i can get it. I'm guessing the line test is 30 or 40lb
so I'm not worried about it breaking. I tie the knot, trim excess, and coat the knot
with zap a gap and then with hard as nails. It is a smooth finish when you trim it
short and is very strong. After some use the loop "flattens out" and is not bulky.
You can do this with plain 20 or 25lb mono too or if going heavier (like how i do it
my 8 wt) use 30 or whatever in to the largest tippet you will use. My .01 cent, Matt
-----Original Message-----
From: "Gary Miller"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Fri Jan 11 07:56:26 PST 2002
Subject: Line to Leader Connections (was Re: [VFB] Furled Leader !!)
>John -
>
>On my 5wt, I have traditionally used a loop in the end of the fly line
>which I make by doubling the tip of the line back and securing with two
>nail knots using 6 lb mono. I add a drop or two of CA glue to the
>knots. Then I put a short piece of electrical heat shrink tubing over the
>knots and heat it to make a smooth finish.
>
>On my 9wt, I have a short piece (6" or so) of heavy butt material nail
>knotted to the end of the fly line and a perfection loop in the standing
>end. To that I use a handshake loop with another perfection loop on my leader.
>
>Now for the kicker. For the past year or so, I have been using one of the
>little plastic "line connectors" on my 5 wt. It is a small "football
>shaped" thing with a hole in each end. You feed the fly line through the
>end with the larger hole and out an open in the middle. Tie a double knot
>in the end of your fly line and clip off the excess. Then pull the line
>back inside the device. You do the same thing with your leader in the
>other end of the connector. It is a slick little deal and I have not had
>any indication of anything slipping. I have broken 8 lb mono by simply
>pulling on it until it broke, but the knot which holds the line inside the
>connector has not failed.
>
>I don't think I would trust it on my 9wt though.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>- Gary
>
>At 08:56 AM 01/11/2002, you wrote:
>>Gary,
>>
>>Thanks for the input. What method do you use? You may just save me some
>>serious "Heart Ache".
>>
>>John
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Gary Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 7:20 AM
>>Subject: Re: [VFB] Furled Leader !!
>>
>>
>> > John -
>> >
>> > When that "slip on leader loop" comes unraveled during a tussle with a
>> > double digit fish, you will wish you had never seen one. Yes, it happened
>> > to me. Black bass. Easily over 10 lbs. The braided loop attachment will
>> > NEVER get a second chance.
>> >
>> > Just my .02.
>> >
>> > - Gary
>> >
>> > At 11:31 PM 01/10/2002, you wrote:
>> > >Jimi,
>> > >
>> > >I'm currently deciding between 3 methods of attaching the leader to my
>>flie
>> > >line. The first method is to use a piece of 25+ lb. leader tied to the
>>fly
>> > >line using a nail knot, then tie a loop in the other end using a double
>> > >surgeons knot. Another line has a loop directly on the line that I made
>>by
>> > >wrapping the line back on it's self with 8/0 thread and then whip
>>finished
>> > >and painted with flexible cement. Finally I have my newest line with a
>> > >cortland slip on leader loop. Still trying to decide which I like the
>>most.
>> > >Haven't tried the last method yet.
>> > >
>> > >John
>> > >
>> > >----- Original Message -----
>> > >From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> > >Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 9:39 PM
>> > >Subject: [VFB] Furled Leader !!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > John,
>> > > > The Furled leader arrived today, man I hope mine will look like
>>that
>> > > > someday. That is a work of art. So limp, it just laid out when I
>>flipped
>> > >it
>> > > > with my hand. I now know what they should look like and will strive to
>> > >make
>> > > > one just like it. One question, what is the favorite method of
>>attaching
>> > >the
>> > > > loop to the fly line ?
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks again my friend.
>> > > > Jimi
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> >
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