attaching leader to fly line

[flygoddess]

Actually you can make a PERFECT LOOP in your line very easily.
I do it to all mine. I was doing the NEEDLE KNOT (Davy Whitlock)for quite awhile and it is very strong, but as I said, some lines have an inner core and that is ALL sinking lines.

This is easier with a bobbin. Use regular fly tying thread. I like bright colors as they act as an indicator also.
Cut the line at an angle and fold it over. Now start wrapping it with the thread. If you have the bobbin, set it tight enough then you can swing it around with out the thread coming loose.
After you have fasten the tag together, whip finish the thread and coat with KNOT SENSE. You can make the loops as small and less resistance as you want.
I have done this for years. I have had the LINE break about a foot up from the loop, but never the loop.





The only down side to this is, I do allot of deep nymphing where I am using 6lb fluoro. Mono or Fluoro this small can eventually cut into the loop. But leaders are much bigger at the loop so this is not a problem.
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