06-25-2012, 08:24 PM
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'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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