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To those of you who use slip-bobbers, and don't buy the pre-tied knots, what type of string do you use on your knots and how is that working for you?
I've been tying my own, using fly line backing, but that doesn't seem to work all that well. It tends to loosen up over time at least in part due to not being able to tighten it as tight as I'd like. I'm thinking it is due to the type of line that it is and that it doesn't slide over itself and lend to good tightening. So, I want to know what others are using and like.
The other day I knew the depth I wanted so I tied a blood knot in the correct spot and that worked extremely well. The down side was that it is completely stationary. I was thinking I'd try some mono with the same knot I've been using, or perhaps trying a different knot, or both.
Speak freely, but just so you know, I'm not all that interested in purchasing the pre-tied knots at any price. I like to "tie my own" if you know what I mean. It's a personal thing.....
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I use a float n fly rig on the river now and then and I have always just tied a piece of 50 lb braid for my stopper. I leave enough tag ends to be able to pull it tight, and slide it up or down the line to adjust the slip bobber. I'm sure not very expert in slip bobber fishing, however.
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i have used waxed dental floss before and it worked for me. I have also used waxed dental floss to mark my line for crappie at a certain depth just to know where they are. And you can use it to floss your teeth when you are eating jerky
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Neil quit being a cheap azz, just buy them..... [  ] LOL....
Matt
here this may help you....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGuhcqyvV...re=related
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How are you tying your knots? I too use backing and have never had any issues with knots coming loose over time, i.e. how many wraps do you do, how do you tighten the knots, etc....
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Kevlar thread.............. I have used the same knot on my steelhead float rod an entire season and not had to change it. One spool should be enough to last a lifetime.
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You guys in Idaho are on the ball !! i doubt there are more than a dozen guys here in Utah that even know what a slipbobber is, let alone how to tie a slipbobber knot. Go to your local upholstry shop and get a SMALL spool of the waxed nylon that they use, color is not a problem. So you don't have to buy a whole spool ( about 2000 yds) take a card, notched like a floss winder, an wind a couple of yards on it. I tie mine on the small coffee stirrer straws that you get in your local convenience store. You can tie 6-8 knots on a straw and then either cut the straw up and carry them in a small plastic bag with your beads. You can also get some heavy duty cotton thread at a local fabric store also, just get the heavyest you can find.
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hey slip bobber guys,
can this application be used for fly fishing?
in still water , I suspended nymphs under slip indicators and I wonder if your method applies for this situation as well.
I am guessing you use this in stealhead rigs?
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Sure you could, I have used it with a corky before on a river (no bead needed). Our main problem is the thickness (and softness) of fly line and leaders with knots. If you are using level mono or floro for the leader, it should work. A slip indicator works also and you don't have to put a knot or bead on. But if you don't have a slip indicator or you want to avoid kinking your leader, then sure why not.bb
I used a knot and a corky, because I wanted to try it. It was easier to adjust than a lot of other river indicators. It also didn't kink my leader like the indicators you loop on. One other advantage that I saw or felt was that it was easier to cast as the indicator was up close to the fly or flies. One note though,....the fly needs to be heavy enough or you need to add a weight to pull the line out or else the fly stays there next to the corky. There are some very small mini-splitshot that work great with this. Using a corky, which has a very small hole, I didn't need a bead on there before the knot, such as a regular slip bobber needs.
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[quote tech29]How are you tying your knots? I too use backing and have never had any issues with knots coming loose over time, i.e. how many wraps do you do, how do you tighten the knots, etc....[/quote]
I've been using the knot found here: [url "http://www.wigglefin.com/fishing_knots/fishing_knots.html"]http://www.wigglefin.com/fishing_knots/fishing_knots.html[/url], the first one on this knots page.
I tighten by pulling both ends at the same time after making 6 wraps. The problem with the backing line is that it just bunches up instead of making a nice neat knot.
Last night I tried it with mono and it worked a little better. I also tried this knot with mono: [url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUtlbesKanM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUtlbesKanM[/url], and it worked pretty well, but I'm not sure it will cast well. I'm going to give it a try tomorrow when I go to Brownlee with Duck-Slayer.
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20 or 30 pound Dacron and this
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Dacron? Is that fishing line? I've heard of it, but I'm not familiar with it.
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dacron line is used for flying 2 string kites. Very strong and braided.
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Hmmm,
Pretty sure that's what I'm using, but it's different than what's been used on the pre-tied knots I've bought in the past.
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That is a similar knot to what I use, but a little different. Ever heard of a knot tying tool? They cost 4 or 6 bucks at.sportsmans or even in the exclusive wally world fly tying shop. This is what I use with 20 lb. backing wrapped 7-8 times. I believe they call it a nail knot when all said and done.
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Here's a picture of the knot I use.
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[quote iwantabuggy]Dacron? Is that fishing line? I've heard of it, but I'm not familiar with it.[/quote]
Dacron is fly line backing. You can get it at Sportsman's
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Yeah, that is what I've been using. I call it fly line backing. Dacron is a trademark name from Dupont I think. Turns out I've been using it for 30 years. Just never called it Dacron before.
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