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Old 05-02-2006, 10:31 AM   #1
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Leader to fly knots?

Interested in what folks use for knots in this situation.
Being somewhat sight impaired, I've used what is called a "Lou's Loop" or an variation of it for years. Wondering if there is something better / easier.
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Old 05-02-2006, 11:58 AM   #2
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100% of the time I use a loop knot. Action of the fly is so much better than improved clinch, Palomars or anything else. Just keep doing what you are doing, don't change.

Why even try.........
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Old 05-02-2006, 04:45 PM   #3
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Not sure about the Lou's Loop, but as long as it's strong. I'm a big fan of the No-slip mono loop. It's a great knot and very strong.

There's no fly that I regularly use that I don't use a loop knot on.
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Old 05-03-2006, 12:14 AM   #4
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I always loop flys and droppers. I use a perfection loop. Works great and have never had one fail. Also easy to tie.
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Old 05-03-2006, 10:37 AM   #5
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[QUOTE=Fly Aquidneck] I use a perfection loop. Works great.....QUOTE]

I assume you tye in the loop, send through eye, and flip it over the fly? Sorta like a loop to loop connection?
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Old 05-03-2006, 11:57 AM   #6
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I use a douple surgeons knot to make my loop for the lead fly. For my droppers, I don't use a loop knot. The flies tend to flop aobut toomuch and get twisted arouond the main leader. I tie the droppers short and use a clinch knot to tie the fly on the dropper.
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