On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 17:18:33 GMT, wrote (with
possible editing):

I suspected that you were talking about flies or fly fishing hooks
when you said you couldn't get side by side 4# through the eye. I
think the gadget you speak of is called a needle threader and they do
come in handy when you get to a hook size of about 14 (4 for us old
guys!)

That's the one! I've got a lanyard around my neck with a bunch of
tools hanging off it. However, the needle threader is always getting
messed up because the wire is so fine. Do you have a better way to
keep it so that it doesn't always get bent up?

I was born in 1940, but will only admit to being 40. I was 39 for 20
years so I had to change the number!

A knot that works well for me and is pretty easy to tie on most any
size fly is the "Pitzen Knot." It has good strength and small size.
See it at: http://teosinte2.agron.missouri.edu/...ng/pitzen.html

I just use an improved clinch knot, but putting the flying end through
the eye formed at the far end looks stronger. The improved clinch,
though, is very easy to tie, particularly for old eyes!

A double Pitzen Knot can be used effectively to tie the tippet to
leader. See it he http://www.pechetruite.com/Noeuds/kleader3.htm

Thanks - here I use a blood knot, only because I have a tool which
makes it easy. A double pitzen looks stronger.
--

Larry
Email to rapp at lmr dot com



HTH