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Originally Posted by rhensley
My reel came loaded with 6WF fly line and a loop at the end for quick change leaders. after reading the reply from Travis C. I was thinking could I tie a loop on the end of the leader when it gets a little short and have some tippets made up with loops on one end and pre-tied flys on the other. that way I could change flys in mid stream without the danger of dropping them in the water and loosing them. with my hands it's easier to tie the knots at the kitchen table than in the stream holding the rod. would the line cast just a well with this set up or fall limp at the end.
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So i am picturing it right: There is loop at the end of your fly line (which is fine and common), loop on the top end of your leader so you can connect via loop to loop connection to fly line (which is fine and common) and you want to do the same loop to loop on the bottom end for you tippet?
If that is right then as long as you keep your loops small then it shouldn't hinder much. I know people who go that route while others traditionally use blood knots or surgeons knots for the leader to tippet
You can also do what I do (depending on your vision....mine isn't good without my glasses/contacts) and use tippet rings. Same function minus the loops.
Not sure which brand I have but you can see what they are based on the image. They don't affect drifts or even dry flies.