09-07-2008, 05:59 AM
I agree totally with the LOOP knot. I use a Surgeon's Loop on all my flies. By using a loop you CAN use heavier tippet on smaller flies. For ex. I use 6X on a #32.
Also, you can get a bad batch of mono/tippet. I use only Fluorocarbon, stronger and smaller diameter.
In answer to the snaps, I have seen them but, never really wanted to try them. Heck I use furled leaders with a 2mm ring (the size of a #16 hook eye) and hear people complain that THEY spook fish (even with half the hook covered with the furl leader and the other half by tippet)...I have a hard time believing that one, but I do think the snaps could be a problem, but that is just my opinion.
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Also, you can get a bad batch of mono/tippet. I use only Fluorocarbon, stronger and smaller diameter.
In answer to the snaps, I have seen them but, never really wanted to try them. Heck I use furled leaders with a 2mm ring (the size of a #16 hook eye) and hear people complain that THEY spook fish (even with half the hook covered with the furl leader and the other half by tippet)...I have a hard time believing that one, but I do think the snaps could be a problem, but that is just my opinion.
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