View Full Version : Knot for backing to fly line?


tlapinski
05-09-2004, 10:47 AM
i am having trouble getting a good connection from the backing to my fly line. i am using Teeny 750 line. what would you recommend for a knot?

tattoobob
05-09-2004, 03:22 PM
a nail knot is what i use

bob :cool:

teezer
05-09-2004, 08:20 PM
I put a loop in the backing and the fly line, then loop to loop them. I use a bimini twist for the backing (not as hard as you think) and the fly line I double the line over and put two nail knots about a half to an inch apart. Use 6 to 10lb test mono for the nail knots, this way the mono digs into the fly line coating. You could then coat the nail knots with pilo-bound if you want to make it slide thru the guides easier. I have never had a problem and have tested it while catching hardtails.:btu:

rizzo
05-09-2004, 10:07 PM
i never had any problems with an albright knot

afterhours
05-10-2004, 06:39 AM
I'VE BEEN USING NAIL KNOTS COVERED WITH A THIN LAYER OF PLIOBOND (FOR SMOOTH TRANSITION THRU GUIDES) FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND HAVE'NT HAD A FAILURE YET.

spence
05-10-2004, 07:20 AM
I use a nail knot loop in the line and a bimini in the backing...

-spence