10-23-2014, 10:48 AM
I use a Double Surgeon's knot when attaching tippet to leader or tying in a tag. But it the two I am connecting are of different size then I use a Triple.
To attach fly I use a Surgeon's Loop.
As for the rod, I totally understand. Try slowing down and softening up on hook set. I have one fast action rod I bought for wind. I found by just pulling the line with the stripping hand and slowly raising rod tip is plenty for setting hook.
Unfortunately, it will be trial and error. Maybe try heavier tippet and that surgeon's loop on the fly if you are breaking at the fly.
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To attach fly I use a Surgeon's Loop.
As for the rod, I totally understand. Try slowing down and softening up on hook set. I have one fast action rod I bought for wind. I found by just pulling the line with the stripping hand and slowly raising rod tip is plenty for setting hook.
Unfortunately, it will be trial and error. Maybe try heavier tippet and that surgeon's loop on the fly if you are breaking at the fly.
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