Best connection between salmon fly line and leader?

For salmon / sea trout fishing, what connection would you recommend between
fly line and leader to optimise solidity whilst ensuring optimum
transmission of energy between fly line and leader.?

I currently use a braided loop but would welcome suggestions?

Many thanks
Jerome

Jerome,
Two of my braided loops have come loose in the past two years (one resulting
in the loss of a + 15" trout). Maybe I did not attach them properly
and/or the shrink wrap failed to keep the braided leader in place. A no
confidence vote from me (especially for Salmon & Steelhead).

I reverted back to the nail knotted leader loop which has never failed me.
John Cook mentioned, in an earlier post, a plastic line to leader connector
that looked very interesting that is available through Cabela's. Small,
compact and lessens the possibility of the loop hooking the leader or fly
while casting (at least in my case). A search for "tapered leader loop" on
google brought back the attached page which shows an Eagle Claw connector
similar (I think) to the Cabela's connector. I would like to hear from
others their experience and opinions regarding line to leader connections
and especially the connector John spoke of.
Guy
"Beware of the Dog & the Cat is not trustworthy either"

http://www.fly-fishing-guides-new-ze...onnections.htm


For salmon / sea trout fishing, what connection would you recommend
between
fly line and leader to optimise solidity whilst ensuring optimum
transmission of energy between fly line and leader.?

I currently use a braided loop but would welcome suggestions?

Many thanks
Jerome

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:06:05 -0500, "Guy Thornberg"
wrote:

Jerome,
Two of my braided loops have come loose in the past two years (one resulting
in the loss of a + 15" trout). Maybe I did not attach them properly
and/or the shrink wrap failed to keep the braided leader in place.

Instead of the shrink wrap, whip finish over the end of the loop and put a
little Aquaseal on it. The biggest problem with the loops coming off I've seen
is when they are pulled through the guides and 'pushed' off the end.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

Good idea Charlie and good morning. I even added a drop of super glue to
keep the tapered leader in place while pulling it taught and then heating
the shrink wrap for a "tighter fit".
G

"Charlie Choc" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:06:05 -0500, "Guy Thornberg"
wrote:

Jerome,
Two of my braided loops have come loose in the past two years (one
resulting
in the loss of a + 15" trout). Maybe I did not attach them properly
and/or the shrink wrap failed to keep the braided leader in place.

Instead of the shrink wrap, whip finish over the end of the loop and put a
little Aquaseal on it. The biggest problem with the loops coming off I've
seen
is when they are pulled through the guides and 'pushed' off the end.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 07:27:32 -0500, "Guy Thornberg"
wrote:

Good idea Charlie and good morning. I even added a drop of super glue to
keep the tapered leader in place while pulling it taught and then heating
the shrink wrap for a "tighter fit".

The braid needs to be able to stretch in order for the "Chinese handcuff" effect
to work, so don't glue the loop end of the braid to the line.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

Charlie Choc wrote in
:


Instead of the shrink wrap, whip finish over the end of the loop
and put a little Aquaseal on it.

I like it. Thanks for the tip (no pun intended).

there are now a lot of lines made with a solid core. Nail knots do not hold
very well ont these because the core will not crush, and the nail knot can
cut and strip off the coating. For salt water fishig, most people I know
have gone to braided loops held on by two nail knots tied close together at
the upper end of the braided loop, then cover the knots with aquaseal or
equivalent. . As someone else mentioned, the chinese finger puzzle benefit
of a braided loop only works if it can stretch, so only the portion below
the last knot works .
I also use braided loops for light trout fishing but I apply Crazy glue or
some other CA glue before sliding on the plastic sleeve or shrink wrap.

The Leaping Frog wrote:
For salmon / sea trout fishing, what connection would you recommend between
fly line and leader to optimise solidity whilst ensuring optimum
transmission of energy between fly line and leader.?

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.

--
Ken Fortenberry

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.

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

rw wrote:
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 don't like it because I don't like poking a hole in
my fly line. And I don't think a needle knot has any
practical advantage over a well tied nail knot although
I will admit to nicer aesthetics.

--
Ken Fortenberry