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 > > > >
