I agree with the comments I have seen so far about loop to loop connections. They don't seem to affect my casting (as if I could tell the difference- the fly is SUPPOSED to splash real loud on the back cast, right?.... :-)). They do make it much easier to change leaders on the stream. In fact, I use loop to loop to attach tippet to leader as well.
On thing I have found is that I tend to catch the tippet more IF I use braded leaders, which I also like, along with the loops. Finally, I've seen some that have relied on the shrink tubing to actually secure the fly line to the loop connector. And those same folks have lost the loop on occasion, especially in cold weather. I ALWAYS use super glue to soak he connection when inserting the fly line inside of the loop. I "snake" the fly line as far as I can up to the loop and glue that connection. It makes the joint a bit stiffer, but I have yet to lose a loop connection, even in the very cold, working for steelhead with a 9wt rod. Just my 2 cents....... DanZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:majordomo-owner@;troutnet.com]On Behalf Of Ken, Carolyn, Alex and Hershel Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VFB] New discussion? How about we start a new discussion. I have a question to ask about loop to loop connections. I'd appreciate any suggestions/opinions that anyone can offer on their effectiveness versus tying the leader directly to the fly line. I'd also appreciate your thoughts on multi-tip fly lines and whether they work as well as buying individual floating, intermediate and fast sink lines. I recently bought a Orvis wonderline that had a loop connection at the end so you can use a loop to loop connection to tie your leader to the line -- I can see the convenience in this, but having no experience at whether or not it was effective, I just cut if off and tied my leader directly to the line. I can also see the convenience in buying a multi-tip fly line -- you could save tons of money on lines and extra spools. However, I have a few questions... Do loop to loop connections still allow proper mending of the fly line? Do they affect casting ability? Any other thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Ken MacGillivray Vancouver
