I also use Sightfree. I use one continuous length for the leader and
simply tie in any droppers where I want them using the water knot.
This in my experience is far better than building the leader using
separate lengths. If I need a tapered leader then I use a bought
tapered leader and again knot any droppers needed. I would personally
never use a blood knot for joining two lengths of nylon. It is
important with any knot tp moisten it before pulling it tight.

Keith


On Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:55:53 -0700, "Roddytoo"
wrote:

Sightfree G3, very strong for diameter, have landed fish over 6 pounds on
4lb bs this season. Try www.tightlinesdirect.co.uk
"Sandy Birrell" wrote in message
o.uk...
Smudge wrote:
Hi all,

I have just bought some Orvis Super Strong tippet material for
making leaders, x3 x5 and x8.

I am using the standard recommended blood knot to join the lines
together, the trouble is the x5 and x8 snaps at the knot point,
given the slightest hand pressure.

I am taking this Orvis crap back to the shop ASAP, hoping for a
refund

Prior to this I had been using bog standard mono as used by coarse
fishers but thought I would be clever and buy the fly stuff as it
looked much thinner.

Who makes the best tippet material these days ?.

Thanks,

S.

Maxima either Chameleon or Green is up to you.

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