Bob, I understand the 100% claim on the Orvis knot is overstated; my understanding (information obtained from a guy who has knots as his hobby/interest and has written a book about it; hey, everyone needs their passion!) is the knot is in the 90% range. And, I believe leader splice is unnecessary (if knot strength is your concern) to the extent that portion of the leader that is being affixed to your fly line is the butt section, and usually has a breaking strength between 25# and 30# (depending on your leader construction). Leader splices, I believe, are preferred by folks who want a 'seamless' attachment between the fly line and the leader that slides through the guides easily. I have buddies that are super good fishermen that still prefer the nail knot; I prefer loop-to-loop connections for ease of changing out leaders. I get a lot of flack for it, though! Part of the fun . . . Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Birkner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 1:37 PM Subject: Re: Most important tackle detail? > OK Leland, do you use the Orvis %100 strength knot and leader splice then? > -Bob > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leland Miyawaki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 9:11 AM > Subject: Re: Most important tackle detail? > > > > "Which of the following is the most important tackle detail for catching > > fish? > > > > a. Strong knots > > b. Line selection > > c. Sharp hooks > > d. Lure (or fly) choice > > e. Presentation" > > > > > > An interesting question. > > > > I have seen people, including myself catch fish with the wrong > > patterns, dull hooks, and at the wrong depth using the wrong lines. I > > have dropped a steelhead fly into the water while stripping line off > > the reel and hooked a Deschutes summer run, but I have never held a > > fish on with a bad knot. My vote is for (a), strong knots. > > > > Leland. > > > > > >
