I'm a nail knot guy.
Yep, this right here.Best loop connections .... Simply fold the line over into a loop then with 20 lb backing or braid tie a nail knot that covers them. Then cover the knot with a few layers of pliobond
Seems logical to me that the more stuff and weight you have in the water, the more adverse effect it would have on drag and drift as well. I may dump the loop all together and go direct with a nail knot sacrificial base leader then blood knot that to the regular leader. I'll play with that rig the rest of the season and see how I like it.I'm similar to Tracker. If there is a factory loop, fine, I'll use the perfection loop on the fresh leader and use it. Eventually the loop wears out and the close second is nail knotting a thick/stiff "sacrificial butt", maybe 10", and blood knot leaders to that. Eventually the butt gets short and you start over. Nail and blood knots have to be more efficient in the wind, as in the cast, than loops. To me it comes down to smoothness in the wind and when God forbid the leader crosses. I have used braided loops and find them clunky, especially if coated. The pliobond loop Rob mentioned above works well too.
I like this approach. I have made loops using 6/0 or 3/0 tying thread and Zap-A-Gap with great results. I had only one fail ever, and that was a tungsten tip with less squish than floating line.Best loop connections .... Simply fold the line over into a loop then with 20 lb backing or braid tie a nail knot that covers them. Then cover the knot with a few layers of pliobond
I use the loop, until it wears out - which is after one big fish, or real bad snag.I'm a nail knot guy.
Man, that seems like it would be rough going through the eyes, if you had a long leader on...?Best loop connections .... Simply fold the line over into a loop then with 20 lb backing or braid tie a nail knot that covers them. Then cover the knot with a few layers of pliobond
Well, I fish 12-20' leaders at times, but it's nice to know that it's smooth baby!The only time your leader should be in the guides is when you are stringing up the rod.
When you are done fishing loop the line around your reel cage then hook it on the frame of one of your stripping guided.
That said it's just about as smooth as a factory loop.