Fly Line To Leader

[Guest Foster]

allright so most the time i just have a buddy or the local fly shop to do my fly line to leader knot and i think its time for me to learn ive tryed with that tie fast tool but it has an arc in it and im wonder how do i fix this so that it is just straight.

[CF8]

Try having a look at the online Orvis animated knot guide... The pefection loop is an easy knot to tie and sits straight on the end of your line.

[Guest Foster]

thanks

[126barnes]

I just use a flag knot into the premade leader loop, it doesn't get any ezy than that.

[ÜberFly]

If you do not have a loop a nail knot works well and is easy after a couple of practice runs. I use the clipped end off of a pen refill tube. Seal the end/knot with UV knot sense, aquaseal or crazy glue.

 

This link has been posted before:

 

http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/inde...imatedknots.com

 

P

[yak]

If you do not have a loop a nail knot works well and is easy after a couple of practice runs. I use the clipped end off of a pen refill tube. Seal the end/knot with UV knot sense, aquaseal or crazy glue.

 

This link has been posted before:

 

http://www.animatedknots.com/nailknot/inde...imatedknots.com

 

P

buy a knot tying tool for 6 bucks, attach it to your vest/lanyard and save yourself a ton of hasssle ( nail knot is what i personally use).

[jack]

Make your own nailknot tool from a hacksaw grooved, sander shaped 3/8" hardwood dowel and a fake wine cork:

 

This is shown with backing and fly line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some guys give each line(leader and fly line) a quick tug to set the knot but I find that with a bit of spit and a slow drawing of the knot together (with the sometimes required moving of the wraps together) makes a nice neat, slim knot.

 

j

 

 

 

 

[Ricinus]

Nice pics and sequence Jack. Knowing my luck, I'd stab myself with the pointy end.

 

Regards Mike

[Guest Foster]

thanks for the info guys

[ÜberFly]

Can you include a link/reference for the "flag knot"? I can't seem to find it via google!!

 

Thanks,

 

P

 

I just use a flag knot into the premade leader loop, it doesn't get any ezy than that.

[ÜberFly]

Nevermind.. Found one:

 

http://flyanglersonline.com/begin/knots/castwell.php

 

P

 

Can you include a link/reference for the "flag knot"? I can't seem to find it via google!!

 

Thanks,

 

P

[126barnes]

yup that be it, just a traped line, it can also be backed off so you don't cutting the tip of your fly line.

 

Also just a double overhand knot can be used, one at the end of the fly line (so it won't pull through)and then another through the leader loop, use to use this for tying hooks on cod trawls, but also works for this application as well, knots should be as close together as possible.