John,
Let me send you off list the method I use. A Friend of mine  came up with it and
it is the best I have seen.
Tony

John Sanders 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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