Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

From: rw

Uh, no. You make a hole through the core, into which you put the leader
butt and bond it with Zap A Gap. It makes a nearly seamless connection
between the line and the leader.

Exactly. That is my connection of choice for trout fishing with dacron braid
type lines. Simple, slick, and I've never had one fail. I renew the connection
around mid season to avoid the hinging problem.

For the newer solid monocore lines, I use leader links.

For heavy duty use I use the needle knot.

I would rather apologize on ROFF than use any sort of loop connection.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

George Adams writes:

Exactly. That is my connection of choice for trout fishing with dacron braid
type lines. Simple, slick, and I've never had one fail. I renew the
connection
around mid season to avoid the hinging problem.

For the newer solid monocore lines, I use leader links.

For heavy duty use I use the needle knot.

I would rather apologize on ROFF than use any sort of loop connection.


George Adams

I am convinced that what you say above is more than the truth. I have had
problems with Orvis braided loops, and I tie a terrible needle knot. Dan'l
gave me some leader links, but I have never used them.

However, SA just came out with a Line 2 Leader (L2L) connector. I saw it
demonstrated at the Fly Fishing Show at Marlborough this past year. I bought
some for my 4 and 5 weight lines, and will try them out tomorrow at the Rapid.
Hopefully the connector will act as a strike indicator.

I bought SA lines, too. I am through with Orvis' Wonderlines (it is a Wonder
they float!).
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

The L2L thingee may be just the ticket...I couldn't find anyone who has them
for sale?

Chris

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
George Adams writes:

Exactly. That is my connection of choice for trout fishing with dacron
braid
type lines. Simple, slick, and I've never had one fail. I renew the
connection
around mid season to avoid the hinging problem.

For the newer solid monocore lines, I use leader links.

For heavy duty use I use the needle knot.

I would rather apologize on ROFF than use any sort of loop connection.


George Adams

I am convinced that what you say above is more than the truth. I have had
problems with Orvis braided loops, and I tie a terrible needle knot.
Dan'l
gave me some leader links, but I have never used them.

However, SA just came out with a Line 2 Leader (L2L) connector. I saw it
demonstrated at the Fly Fishing Show at Marlborough this past year. I
bought
some for my 4 and 5 weight lines, and will try them out tomorrow at the
Rapid.
Hopefully the connector will act as a strike indicator.

I bought SA lines, too. I am through with Orvis' Wonderlines (it is a
Wonder
they float!).
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

PC writes:

The L2L thingee may be just the ticket...I couldn't find anyone who has them
for sale?

Hunter's Angling in New Boston, NH.

http://huntersangling.com/

They are not listed in their catalog, but if you give them a call and talk to
Nick, and he should send you some. The leaders are $3.99 and the line links
are a package of 5 for $3.99.
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

Thanks Dave, Chris

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
PC writes:

The L2L thingee may be just the ticket...I couldn't find anyone who has
them
for sale?

Hunter's Angling in New Boston, NH.

http://huntersangling.com/

They are not listed in their catalog, but if you give them a call and talk
to
Nick, and he should send you some. The leaders are $3.99 and the line
links
are a package of 5 for $3.99.
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

I'm happy with the system. I'll start using it for freshwater.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Dark Star

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

Flyline/Leader Connection Specifically LC13
 

I'm faced with trying to hookup to LC13. Previously a braided loop nail
knotted and glued has been just ok. The LC13 is pretty thick and hinging
at the braid loop is significant.

It has been suggested I try a lenghth of heavy mono the same diameter as
the LC13 butted to the LC13 inside a section of braid. The braid is glued
in several places to the mono and LC13 along its length (6" or so). The
leader (such as it is in sal****er apps) is attached to the mono.

Anyone tried this with success? otherwise?


Steve

Flyline/Leader Connection Question
 

Try a drop of superglue.
"Greg Pavlov" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:43:45 -0600, Willi wrote:

I had trouble with the flyline
weakening/cracking just beyond the place where the leader butt is
inserted and forming a hinge. I have the same thing happen with needle
and nail knots, but not quite as fast.


I have had the same problem with braided loops
and tubing, at the end of the tubing.