Attaching a plug to your line....

[rphud]

Jimmy z, any length of time before you retie the loop knot, or do you feel OK with the frequency that you change plugs at for a new knot? I like this approach and use it for flies, but flies aren't wiggling back and forth rubbing on the loop during retreives. Just curious. thanks

[NIB]

Abrasion.. is the problem I have with the loop knot..
I have had the line comprimised while using jigs..

[jimmy z]

Originally Posted by rphud

Jimmy z, any length of time before you retie the loop knot, or do you feel OK with the frequency that you change plugs at for a new knot? I like this approach and use it for flies, but flies aren't wiggling back and forth rubbing on the loop during retreives. Just curious. thanks

I have to retie every time I change a plug. It's quick, and simple. It's the way I like to do it. IMO, the plugs swing freely in the current.
BTW, I'll use the loop knot for teasers as well.

[rphud]

Jimmy, do you ever get to the point where you feel you need to retie without/before changing plugs? Simple knot to tie compared to most. I like the idea.

[jimmy z]

Originally Posted by rphud

Jimmy, do you ever get to the point where you feel you need to retie without/before changing plugs? Simple knot to tie compared to most. I like the idea.

It depends. If I'm switching plugs frequently, which will shorten the leader over the course of the night, or if I'm into bluefish. If that's the case, I'll put on a new length of leader. I can't remember the last time I lost a plug to the leader, or loop failing.