John -
When that "slip on leader loop" comes unraveled during a tussle with a
double digit fish, you will wish you had never seen one. Yes, it happened
to me. Black bass. Easily over 10 lbs. The braided loop attachment will
NEVER get a second chance.
Just my .02.
- Gary
At 11:31 PM 01/10/2002, you wrote:
>Jimi,
>
>I'm currently deciding between 3 methods of attaching the leader to my flie
>line. The first method is to use a piece of 25+ lb. leader tied to the fly
>line using a nail knot, then tie a loop in the other end using a double
>surgeons knot. Another line has a loop directly on the line that I made by
>wrapping the line back on it's self with 8/0 thread and then whip finished
>and painted with flexible cement. Finally I have my newest line with a
>cortland slip on leader loop. Still trying to decide which I like the most.
>Haven't tried the last method yet.
>
>John
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 9:39 PM
>Subject: [VFB] Furled Leader !!
>
>
> > John,
> > The Furled leader arrived today, man I hope mine will look like that
> > someday. That is a work of art. So limp, it just laid out when I flipped
>it
> > with my hand. I now know what they should look like and will strive to
>make
> > one just like it. One question, what is the favorite method of attaching
>the
> > loop to the fly line ?
> >
> > Thanks again my friend.
> > Jimi
> >
> >
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