On Apr 1, 5:07 pm, notbob wrote:
Mike wrote :

You will find it easier to use tippet rings instead of just knots.

I'm not sure I see the advantage of tippet rings over loops. All I've
scoured on the web shows folks using clinch knots and the like to attach to
the ring. That's tying a knot. Changing a tippet means cutting the currnt
knot and tying a new knot to the ring. What's the advantage over loop-to-
loop where knot tying is avoided?

nb

You don´t shorten your tapered leader at all.

It is easy to remove or add dropper lengths/tippet,

Knots to rings are stronger than knots to nylon. Especially inf you
use a tucked half blood knot ( aka. Improved clinch);

http://www.animatedknots.com/improvedclinch/index.php

http://www.cabelas.com/information/c...inch-Knot.html

When attaching a dropper, you tie your fly to the length of line you
wish to use, and then tie the length of line to the ring. This is
easier to control, gives you the length you want, and also allows you
to use short droppers without fear of damaging your leader.

Loop to loop is not an appropriate method of attaching tippet or
flies.Knots are used to form such loops in any case! It is only useful
for attaching leader to fly-line, and may cause hingeing even then. A
needle knot is better for this connection.

When you hook a fish, the pull is on the ring, which automatically
orientates the line/knot in the direction of pull. This exerts less
strain on the knot. Using the "tag ends" of knots, or knotted tippet
is less reliable.

If you don´t see any advantages, then don´t use them!

TL
MC