toolman

sheeesh touchy...hate mail and everything. Where's your sense of humor tonight Fishead. And BTW folks, Fishead is not a poacher and is a staunch advocate for the Bow and it's fishery, as he has mentioned. Sorry James...no serious harm intended.

hey buddy, how's the poachin' been?

Tough talk punk...why don't you try talking your *hit to my face and we'll see how tough you really are.

I rest my case...

Have a good one, Lawrence. Best of luck!

It's pretty clear from those two posts who the *hit talkers are and who has the big ego's around here... Do you think people will respect you more now? Good luck and good fishing...don't forget yer worms.

That Hatch reel sucks, bhurt, you should sell it too me immediately...give ya a $100 for it...just cause we're buds...

That said, use whatever Loop knot you feel most suitable for your fishing conditions. BTW, we still have not heard what Loop knot that you recommend and use or why it's any better than other Loop knots suggested so far..? Maybe we'll all learning something, which is what I think the original posters intent was when he started this thread.

That's great news Gordon. Looking forward to meeting Scott and seeing you guys in Calgary, soon. Any tenative dates set yet?

That's a great tip.....

Hi Bandee, In the original version, the second overhand knot is tied around both the tag end and main line. With the improved version, the second overhand knot is tied around the main line only, with a few wraps in the second loop. Hope I explained that correctly... Then the two loops can be slid down to whatever loop size needed, and set. The original Homer Rhodes knot had poor break strength (roughly 50% I beleive), the improved version makes the knot about 75% line strength. I think it's important to remember that the knot at the fly, should be the weakest link in the line/leader/tippet system and that 100% knot strength is not always a good thing. EDIT: I just tied both the original and the improved Homer Rhodes and edited my explanation of the differences to provide more detail.

Well, then get out on the water and fish and you will. And make sure you're havin' fun too. Greg

jayjjones11, Apparently you and a few others have missed it completely and still don't get it, so I have highlighted it for all of you to read again. Seems as though you have come on this thread with an agenda...Did you win? Feel better? Anymore cheap shots or words of wisdom to entertain us with? Greg

It is similar to the Kreh non slip, but a bit different. Another great non slip loop knot is the Alaskan loop developed for fishing Kings. I'll see if I can find it and post it.... In general, some fishers prefer the tag end of knots pointing at the fly, to help prevent catching on grass and debris in the water. I like to always have the tag end coming out of any knot at right angles to the line (strong) and then trim the tag very closely after the knot is set to give it a clean profile in the water.

The uni-knot is one of my favorite knots and is an excellent loop knot for smaller fly's. There are a few good non-slip loop knots as well, for use with larger streamers ect. My favorite is an improved Homer Rhodes knot that I learned from Gord Kennedy, the owner of Westwinds flyshop...There are no illustrations on how to tie it, so you'll have to drop down at his shop and learn it from the master himself. http://www.netknots.com/html/non_slip_loop_knot.html http://www.netknots.com/html/rapala_knot.html

Yeah, me too...grin.

Absolutely... Allows a more natural presentation with less drag created by the tippet. I mostly use Loop knots for swing presentations, but sometimes with dead drifted nymphs, drys as well.

You got a 9wt Birchy? ....

Ahhh don't sweat it boys...go fish and have fun. I catch more fish in one year than most of these guys will in their lifetimes, so why would I care if they try and tell me I've got it all wrong. I have a great time on all of my fishing adventures and that's all that is important too me.

Hey, it may have been 90', but memory says 100'+ and who really cares...the point is, sometimes a larger rod is needed to reach where the fish are holding and I enjoy trying to catch them when they hold in difficult spots. Spey lessons, sure.

Yep...My Loop 9140 Blueline will easily throw 100'ers till the cows go home.

Yes, rising too winter midges in the mid river chop...I only saw a small black speck rise in the trough and knew it was a large trout as well. Amazing what we can see, when we look. This broon taped a little over 26".

Sure, a 9wt. two hander will handle a 20" brown with ease, but it will still put a good bend in your rod. But, it's not all about the fight and for myself, it's mostly about enjoying the Spey fishing/casting experience. I need to be able to cast too where the fish are holding and control the fly presentation as well...I know of many fishing situations/opportunities on the Bow where long casts are needed to reach prime lies that hold large trout...It's tough to reach those lies and control a drift properly without the use of a longer, more powerfull rod. Not all of the trout in the Bow will be holding along the edges of the shorelines, as is commonly believed, but in fact on many days, the majority of the fish in the river will be holding along the edges of the main Thalwag...waaaayyyy out there... Personally, I love fishing these mid river lies, from the shoreline, just for the challenge. Here's a pic of a nice Broon that I caught in January 08', the first time that I used my new Loop 14' 9wt...I had caught a glimpse of him rising out in the chop... It took a 100'+ cast to reach this fish... A few swing presentations later....Wham...what a great fish, a great memory and a sweet rod too.

Have a great day Lornce and thanks for your many contributions to our flyfishing community.