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Originally Posted by Travis C.
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. |
With me it's not my eyes but my hands. Arthritis in the thumbs have me fumble fingered, I drop things. Both hands have been broken up quite a bit. The loop i'm referring to is called (at least on the internet) a professional loop. I could keep them small if I do them at home because of the time it takes me to tie a knot. if this works I could tie 3 or 4 short tippets with different flies and put them in small zip lock bags so they would be ready. It's an idea that may or may not work.