On Thu, 03 Aug 2006 21:26:12 -0600, rw
wrote:

well-tied Surgeon's makes an excellent straight connection. I didn't
used to think so before I really learned how to tie it. Are you sure
you're tying it correctly?


I started using a triple Surgeons this year... so far it appears to be
a bit stronger than the standard double surgeons.The trick is to pull
both tag ends through the loop together at the same time, at least
twice I don't have the where with all to tye a blood knot tippet to
leader connection. I mean in the wind, at dusk...just too much
trouble.
I have buddies who swear by the BN. They carry the little tool and
spend huge amounts of prime time tying tippets on...
Harry
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