Best connection between salmon fly line and leader?

"rw" wrote in message
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Ken Fortenberry wrote:

The only thing I ever use anymore is a nail knot. I've tried
the gadgets and geegaws but there is nothing more elegant,
effective and fail-proof as a well tied nail knot.

The needle knot is better because it makes a smoother transition through
the guides. Its only disadvantage is that it's not practical to tie in
the field.



I've been experimenting with the nail-less nail knot and the needle knot
version thereof. Why do you say that it's not practical to tie a needle
knot in the field? My vest usually has enough room to carry a needle and I
usually don't notice the extra weight.

Danl
....though most WOULD agree that I shouldn't be allowed to have any sharp
instruments.....

Danl wrote:

I've been experimenting with the nail-less nail knot and the needle knot
version thereof. Why do you say that it's not practical to tie a needle
knot in the field? My vest usually has enough room to carry a needle and I
usually don't notice the extra weight.

I guess I'm saying that it's not practical for me, because I don't
carry a needle and I don't carry a razor blade or sharp knife to the
shave the leader butt to a point. I guess if you carry enough equipment
you could build an entire new rod in the field. :-)

In truth, although I acknowledge that the needle knot is better, I
rarely bother with it, even at home, using either a leader link or an
ordinary nail knot.

I think I've attached a leader butt to a flyline in the field about
twice in the past five years. I just tie the new leader to the existing
butt section with a blood knot.

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