Page 1 of 1

Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:46 pm
by Walker
How do you make a loop at the end of a fly line? :?

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:12 pm
by MichaelGA
Some come 'welded' from the factory... usually not so good for big fish.

To Make a simple one at home you can use this video.


other knots - Bimini Twist, or Bimini Twist Rapala Knot, Non-Slip Loop / Kreh Loop, Perfection Loop, Homer Rhode Loop Knot, Surgeon's End Loop / Figure 8 Loop

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 7:47 pm
by serrouljm
Has anyone had any experience with those loop attachments that are heated to shrink and bond to the end, making a loop? I saw them at a store, but just imagined my leader, and fly sailing into the woods as it let go. It seems too easy, so I'm therefore suspicious!

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 8:57 pm
by Super
where can I pick up that nail knot tool?
David

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 7:23 am
by Walker
David,
Both LeBarons and sail carry these.

Mark

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 7:57 pm
by AZx
Nail knot is the way to go for leader to line connection IMHO.
Those tools make tying the knot easy and quick (after a little practice).

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 7:29 am
by Maple
On my 3 and 4 weight lines I use the barbed eye sold for the purpose. Good for smaller fish. Never had one part.

For 5 to 8 weight, the nail knot is good.

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 9:37 am
by Todd B.
I've had no problems with the factory welded loops. For larger saltwater species I'd probably make my own. While nail knots are fine on floating links, they're not well suited for sinking lines. In this case I prefer to use an Albright knot if I don't decide to make my own loop connector.

Re: Loop at end of fly line?

Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 6:08 pm
by bobfly
I've tied my leaders onto fly lines using nail knot and variations thereof for years. But this year I put on braided loops that RIO makes. Available at Green Drake. You thread the line through the braided loop and glue the slide over. Many fly lines come with a loop attached. I've had guides rip off on knots so you really should have a smooth knot which you can augment by putting on UV Knot Sense.