uni knot vs loop

[country52]

How does everyon tie your fly line to leader? Is it all apples and oranges or is one better than the other?

 

[poopdeck]

Loop. Fly line is too expensive for me to be constantly nipping away at it.

 

[Foxgap239]

I use the uni-knot because I feel it allows the line to roll properly. To avoid the nipping, I use tippet rings.

 

[Millsertime]

Normally a looped fly line but I've also used Eagle Claw leader links. They work well. No cutting back fly line. Simply add a new leader when required.

http://www.fishusa.com/Product/Eagle-Claw-Tapered-Line-Leader-links

 

[GenCon]

I prefer to tie a mono loop on the end of the fly line. I use a needle knot. If done well it will last as long as your fly line will.

GenCon

 

[RCFetter]

 

[Tups]

I use the slip on leaders loops too, but I like to grease it up real well before I begin fishing and periodically thru the day. Otherwise they tend to soak up water and sink the tip of your line.

 

[Brownie101]

I always use a nail knot to connect them, but the loop connection is probably a better idea.

 

[djs12354]

I tried the slip on loops but did not care for them. On lines without a factory loop, I use a length of mono nail knotted to the fly line and tied with a surgeon's loop for a loop to loop connection.

 

[dc410]

I use a mono loop connector. Nail knotted to fly line with a perfection loop on the mono. They are very durable but I usually replace with a new one at the beginning of the season mainly because it just makes me feel better. I have never had one fail on me yet.

 

[jeremymcon]

I also use a mono loop nail knotted to my fly line. It's a pain to tie properly, but makes changing leaders really simple once it's done. I use a surgeon's loop usually - I've had a perfection loop come undone once... Probably my fault, but I don't trust them anymore.

 

[dsmith1427]

+1 one on the mono loop nail knotted to the fly line with a perfection loop on the other end.

 

[Stenonema]

Man, I guess I'm ole school. I find something I like and it's hard for me to change. Maybe I should try some of these other things. I still go with a pliobonded Nail knot for the Butt to Fly Line connection and blood knots. I cut the loops off leaders if I use a factory knotless and blood knot the leader to the butt section. I don't mind tying blood knots.

 

[StevenB]

Loop to Loop has never given me issues.

 

[bigslackwater]

Nail knot. I cut the factory loop off the line too...With a nail knot tool I might only clip a half inch of line each time I change the leader. My butt section of leader gets changed maybe once a year. That's a half inch a year of line lost. I like a sleek transition from line through leader.