Loop knots. Does anyone here use em?

[JeffK]

My son moved to Reno last year and the guides I have met who fish the tailwaters and clear, heavily pressured natural streams of the Sierra all swear by the loop knot for nymphing (some claim a 4:1 advantage). Some of those tailwaters contain large, feisty trout too.

I have gone back and forth in limestoners - and I think loop knots work better, but I am not sure. I used them all September and had outstanding luck averaging 10 fish an hour in my local streams, but didn't do a comparison. However, I have had no problems with knot strength and I use mostly 5X or 6X tippets.

 

[troutslammer]

10 fish an hour ? wow those knots must be good

 

[tobewan77]

always use the non-slip for wet flies, really lets the fly flip back and forth in the micro currents, haven't tried it for nymphs. Will have to change that.

Started using it after fishing the salt, easy enough to tie.

 

[YoughRiverGuide]

flybop,

Definitely not the best thing to do with first-time clients--for the reasons you mention. I generally do my experimenting with buddies or with repeat clients who can fish well.

Anyway, have fun on Penns and safe travels.

 

[shakey]

i use surgeon's knot's and surgeon's loops for almost everything.

 

[1wt]

I've used the no slip mono knot, but I like the tiny metal fly snaps a lot better..... for thick lines in salt!
I've found that with a 6X or 7X a Clinch or Uni will have the same great action as a No Slip Mono. The Mono Loop gets snagged and you can't always tie a perfect 1/8" loop.
I see no reason to waste time tying the silly thing.
Below is a large salt water snap...... it's hard to see, gives a wonderful action with thick 20lb flouro and changing flies is fast and simple. With a snap you can use thick lines with small flies and they will wiggle in the water like a live baitfish.

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