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Old 05-09-2004, 10:47 AM   #1
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Knot for backing to fly line?

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?
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Old 05-09-2004, 03:22 PM   #2
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a nail knot is what i use

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Old 05-09-2004, 08:20 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 05-09-2004, 10:07 PM   #4
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i never had any problems with an albright knot
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Old 05-10-2004, 06:39 AM   #5
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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.

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Old 05-10-2004, 07:20 AM   #6
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I use a nail knot loop in the line and a bimini in the backing...

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