05-08-2007, 11:32 PM
I have used the Cortland Braided loops a number of times. With every one of them I have eventually (keyword eventually) had to replace them because the braid started breaking apart due to abrasion or more commonly that a gap would develop between the braided loop and then end of the loop. Maybe just a 1/16th of an inch. I presume that excess flexing at this point leads to the braid to start breaking. This generally takes a season or longer to happen. Putting a new braided loop on is not a big deal.
I also use FG's method of using a small loop. I like that best so far.
Here is a really simple knot that a number of experienced fishermen swear by. Use a leader with a loop tied in the end of it. A perfection loop is good for that part. Then tie the end of the fly line on to the leader loop with a Lap Knot. Very quick and easy and does not use much leader tip to form.
[url "http://www.realknots.com/knots/sheetb.htm#Xschootsteek"]http://www.realknots.com/knots/sheetb.htm#Xschootsteek[/url]
I have not used this knot because all of my fly lines currently have loops formed in them as do all of my leaders.
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I also use FG's method of using a small loop. I like that best so far.
Here is a really simple knot that a number of experienced fishermen swear by. Use a leader with a loop tied in the end of it. A perfection loop is good for that part. Then tie the end of the fly line on to the leader loop with a Lap Knot. Very quick and easy and does not use much leader tip to form.
[url "http://www.realknots.com/knots/sheetb.htm#Xschootsteek"]http://www.realknots.com/knots/sheetb.htm#Xschootsteek[/url]
I have not used this knot because all of my fly lines currently have loops formed in them as do all of my leaders.
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