In article , Tom Nakashima
wrote:


I'm with rw in learning how to tie the nail knot.

On this point, so am I. But things like loop-to-loop connections can
rouse strong, at times violent feelings on this newsgroup. RW is
bitterly opposed to them. I must admit that I use them (although I
grant that when using light lines - say 3 weight and below - they
probably have a detrimental effect on casting.)

For me, the convenience is worth it, but I rarely have to, or choose to
cast to trout at over, say, 10 yards, and I can cope with it.

One thing that I think quite a lot of us would suggest is to

a) nail knot a length (a foot and a half?) of thick mono to your line

b) attach tapered leaders, maybe one number higher than you wish to
fish, (say 4 weight) to that mono extension.

c) finally tie a foot or two of final tippet (three weight?) to your
tapered leader.

This gives you a lot of flexibility, and saves you a lot of time and
money.

Lazarus