chidders Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I was thinking of trying some knot glue on my knots between my leader and tippet when using a dry fly. What are your thoughts on this? I’m worried it might interfere with the presentation or casting. Also wondering if it is buoyant or will it sink the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Not sure why you'd bother. A properly lubricated knot (just put it in your mouth before tightening) is really strong. For leader to tippet connections, use a triple surgeon's knot and you'll have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 ditto..I wouldn't bother messing with glues, if your having problems busting off construction knots, the problem is in your knot or leader and i doubt glue would help at all, I use blood knots, surgeons knot for lighter tippets, with very little incidences.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilWeevil Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I use the uv knotsense glue for my fly line to leader connection not for extra strenght or anything just to smooth over the knot so that it will slide thru the eyelets really easy and then I never have to worry about it snagging on an eyelet as for the leader to tippet you could try it ,but i don't know what it would get you and I am not dure if it is bouyant or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAX Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 A little bit of clear nail poilsh will work on the fly line to leader connection to make it slide easily through the guides. I never use it, just something I read in a magazine before. I never mess with blood knots...they look too difficult to tie. Double surgeon's for lighter tippets, triple surgeon's for heavier tippets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chidders Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Well I guess I was just curious to know if some knot glue would be better than no knot glue. But what I'm hearing is no reason to use it between leader and tippet. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Not sure why you'd bother. A properly lubricated knot (just put it in your mouth before tightening) is really strong. For leader to tippet connections, use a triple surgeon's knot and you'll have no problems. Tried that the other day and pinched a part of my tongue!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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