08-11-2009, 02:38 AM
That is what I was trying to say Monster.
Trying to put a needle straight down the center of a fly line is not all that easy. There is a little tool called the SHIMAZAKI. that is FANTASTIC! for this and you can do it blind folded.
We take a leader of choice and use this tool. start with the tippet end of the leader and pull it through the needle eye once it is inserted into the fly line. Scuff up the end of the leader (the end with the loop) with sand paper. Put a dab of Krazy Glue or ZAP-A-GAP (WATER PROOF SUPER GLUE - not all super glues are water proof). Put the leader and it will stop about 1" to 4". Clip off loop.
You now have the CLEANEST connection there is. Use that leader up. With putting tippet on the end it could last all season.
PLUS, when it does wear out, cut it off like mentioned at 12" to 18" or shorter and put a PERFECTION loop in and you now have a way clean BUTT section.
NOW, one last thing. Some lines have an inner core. What this means is NO NEEDLE KNOT. You cannot thread a needle in them. That is where the NAIL KNOT would be the next best choice.
OH, as far as lines with a core...SYLK for one, and my RIDGELINE.
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Trying to put a needle straight down the center of a fly line is not all that easy. There is a little tool called the SHIMAZAKI. that is FANTASTIC! for this and you can do it blind folded.
We take a leader of choice and use this tool. start with the tippet end of the leader and pull it through the needle eye once it is inserted into the fly line. Scuff up the end of the leader (the end with the loop) with sand paper. Put a dab of Krazy Glue or ZAP-A-GAP (WATER PROOF SUPER GLUE - not all super glues are water proof). Put the leader and it will stop about 1" to 4". Clip off loop.
You now have the CLEANEST connection there is. Use that leader up. With putting tippet on the end it could last all season.
PLUS, when it does wear out, cut it off like mentioned at 12" to 18" or shorter and put a PERFECTION loop in and you now have a way clean BUTT section.
NOW, one last thing. Some lines have an inner core. What this means is NO NEEDLE KNOT. You cannot thread a needle in them. That is where the NAIL KNOT would be the next best choice.
OH, as far as lines with a core...SYLK for one, and my RIDGELINE.
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