robeebee Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 having trouble tying weighted line to tapered leader any tips ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Mad Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 having trouble tying weighted line to tapered leader any tips ? You use a nail knot which is pretty easy to tie with the aid of a ball point pen ink tube. Basically here is a link http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/index.php BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 thanx mate I have tried that knot without much success more practice and a few more leaders needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-Pete Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 robeebee, you can purchase some loops made from braided nylon, they slip onto the end of your fly line use some glue like quick grip and wrap some thread over the join, then it's a simple matter of tying a loop onto your leader and presto simple on and off and quick change when needed. Big-Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robeebee Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 that sounds nice and easy Pete thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reuben Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 You use a nail knot which is pretty easy to tie with the aid of a ball point pen ink tube. Basically here is a link http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/index.php BM Alternatively (read as "being really cheap") you could just make a little loop in the front of your fly line. Use your bobbin and wrap it a couple of times. Secure it with a whip finish and apply some fly cement to set the whole thing. I got it off a lefty kreh book and have been using it to much success. Hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I use the braided loop for leader to line connection. Never popped one and we fish 40lb straight threw on 9wts for long tails. Super easy to tie, well when Patty does em for me Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpig Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Guys I use a simple uniknot in the leader material and pul it up tight on the fly line so it bites in. I have used this method from 3 weight to 12 weight and have never lost a fish because to knot failed or broke. There are plenty of other methods and knots but this works for me. Cheers Kingpig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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