I agree with your opinion of loop-to- loop connections - They hinge. The nail knot is an improvement, but the needle and super glue method is the best for a delicate, stealthy turnover and especially for dry flies on light lines cast to spooky trout. Nice demonstration George.
That is how I started doing my leaders about ten years ago, and its brilliant, never a problem. Then I have a 2mm tippet ring attached to the leader and to that I have my tippet. as the tippet wears down all I do is replace the tippet and the leader remains complete attached to the main line. Thank you its a great way to do it, I never liked welded loops or braided loops. I also think that loops are a sort of "dumbing down" of the art of fishing, I am all for progress but its not any use if its not really better. I went to a fishery once, when the owner saw my set up, he raised his eyebrows and told me it was the proper way to attach my leaders. Again thank you and your video is brilliant, just love content such as this.
I’ve been fly fishing for about forty years George, and I’ve never seen this method before! You can learn something new every day if you’re open to it. Many thanks, I’ll definitely be trying that this season.
I used a needle knot for years until braided loops came along. I use a long cast (hate the word leader!) anywhere from 12 -18 feet depending on whether I am fishing river or lake. I fish chalk streams in Germany, big and small alpine rivers where presentation can be more important than the choice of fly! Braided loops haven’t been a problem yet. It looks interesting and I will try this on a 2 weight for small streams. I‘d have my doubts about it for sea trout or saltwater fishing. Would you use it for your larger set ups? Love the channel. Tight lines from an Irish man abroad
I find braided loops to be detrimental to delicate presentation, I use the method in the video for all my flylines, whatever works for you I suppose, thanks for your input Jim.
Another great video thanks for that George and I was wondering have you ever thought about doing merchandise t shirts caps stickers ect think they might sell
Great video. The 2nd dab of glue where the capillary action comes into play, is that at the very end of the fly line or the hole 10mm from the end where the overhand knot is pulled in?
This is such a brilliant idea and I'm keen to try it. Some videos I've seen on RUclips along this line suggest it will only work on a braided core, I have know idea what the core of my fly line is and am nervous about cutting the loop of and then finding its not a braided core. Will this method work on any core ? 😁😁👍👍
Hi George,really enjoy your videos,I had a go at the tapered leader super glue connection it's a brilliant job,I was just wondering about the fly end,as the leader gets shorter do you add a small length of tippet material as required and do you keep the tapered leader all season,thanks look forward to your next video.
Another great video! Just a quick question. How would you change the tapered leader after using for a while? Cut and redo? Extend leader with surgeon knot? Tippet rings? Love the page!
How often do you chane the tapered leader throughout the season George? The reason im asking is they can get curley pretty quick after being stored on the reel or do you have a method for getting the curls out of the leader?
I change the leader whenever it gets well worn or too short, where reel memory is concerned some makes are better than others, however a quick pull between finger and thumb will straighten most.
Brilliant George. Would that hold a big fish? What I normally do is kind of same method, but what I do is I peel a bit of the line so you have a bit of the braid sticking out, put the braid through a very small tipped ring, then with a needle I do the same but I put the braid through the flyline and secure it like that with glue. Last a full season and never had any issues it coming loose on me. 😊
Top man, good video tis to besure. Is there a make of tapered leader you prefer, also moving down aways what 'X' or diameter of leader do you use and what knot for tippet to leader? Thanks and keep up the great videos.
I like Maxima,and have recently discovered Varivas which I also like,as regards size,I generally reduce diameter as the river fines down mostly 7x,occasionally down to 8x.
Great video as always george, do you have faith in this not pulling through , I know it's not something you do but would you faith in this holding on big rainbows?
Just out of interest George do u ever fish with a split cane rod? the more podcasts and videos I see I start to hear more about them, especially dry fly anglers
I agree with your opinion of loop-to- loop connections - They hinge. The nail knot is an improvement, but the needle and super glue method is the best for a delicate, stealthy turnover and especially for dry flies on light lines cast to spooky trout. Nice demonstration George.
Thank you .
That is how I started doing my leaders about ten years ago, and its brilliant, never a problem. Then I have a 2mm tippet ring attached to the leader and to that I have my tippet. as the tippet wears down all I do is replace the tippet and the leader remains complete attached to the main line. Thank you its a great way to do it, I never liked welded loops or braided loops.
I also think that loops are a sort of "dumbing down" of the art of fishing, I am all for progress but its not any use if its not really better. I went to a fishery once, when the owner saw my set up, he raised his eyebrows and told me it was the proper way to attach my leaders.
Again thank you and your video is brilliant, just love content such as this.
Good stuff,thanks.
Great vid George and great skills , a pleasure to watch
Go raibh maith agat Mark,togha fear.
Brilliant George, this is going on my river no. 3 line right now.
Go for it.
Thanks very much...very useful tip.used to use the nail knot but will change to that now
Go for it,it's worth the effort.
Got 15 lovely trout to dry fly today, some difference to fly presentation, thanks again.
@@paulmccarthy7817 More than welcome.
All I can say is excellent, thankyou for sharing this valuable application of joining the leader to the fly line!
You are very welcome
I’ve been fly fishing for about forty years George, and I’ve never seen this method before! You can learn something new every day if you’re open to it. Many thanks, I’ll definitely be trying that this season.
Good man Derek.
Brilliant !! Must try this Thanks George
Please do!
I used a needle knot for years until braided loops came along. I use a long cast (hate the word leader!) anywhere from 12 -18 feet depending on whether I am fishing river or lake. I fish chalk streams in Germany, big and small alpine rivers where presentation can be more important than the choice of fly! Braided loops haven’t been a problem yet.
It looks interesting and I will try this on a 2 weight for small streams. I‘d have my doubts about it for sea trout or saltwater fishing. Would you use it for your larger set ups? Love the channel. Tight lines from an Irish man abroad
I find braided loops to be detrimental to delicate presentation, I use the method in the video for all my flylines, whatever works for you I suppose, thanks for your input Jim.
Great tip George even cleaner than the needle nail knot and probably as strong thanks for sharing.
No problem 👍
Excellent stuff will be trying this cheers 🏴🏴
Go for it.
Fantastic!!!! Thanks!!!
Glad you liked it!
very cool way to tie on the leader looks super clean
I think so too!
I like the new taper on the smig.
LOL...
Another great video thanks for that George and I was wondering have you ever thought about doing merchandise t shirts caps stickers ect think they might sell
Maybe one day
Great video. The 2nd dab of glue where the capillary action comes into play, is that at the very end of the fly line or the hole 10mm from the end where the overhand knot is pulled in?
At the end of the flyline, it's absorbed into the flyline thereby forming the bond.
@@springerspanielful thanks for clarifying that for me. Will give this a go when I get the new floating i’m after
This is such a brilliant idea and I'm keen to try it. Some videos I've seen on RUclips along this line suggest it will only work on a braided core, I have know idea what the core of my fly line is and am nervous about cutting the loop of and then finding its not a braided core. Will this method work on any core ? 😁😁👍👍
Works on any flyline..
@@springerspanielful Thank you, going to try it .
Hi George,really enjoy your videos,I had a go at the tapered leader super glue connection it's a brilliant job,I was just wondering about the fly end,as the leader gets shorter do you add a small length of tippet material as required and do you keep the tapered leader all season,thanks look forward to your next video.
I generally add on tippet as needed, and ultimately replace the leader when worn out.
Another great video! Just a quick question. How would you change the tapered leader after using for a while? Cut and redo? Extend leader with surgeon knot? Tippet rings?
Love the page!
Good question,I generally add on tippet as needed, and ultimately replace the leader when worn out.
@@springerspanielful thanks for that sir!
How often do you chane the tapered leader throughout the season George? The reason im asking is they can get curley pretty quick after being stored on the reel or do you have a method for getting the curls out of the leader?
I change the leader whenever it gets well worn or too short, where reel memory is concerned some makes are better than others, however a quick pull between finger and thumb will straighten most.
@@springerspanielful
Thanks for getting back to me
Brilliant George. Would that hold a big fish? What I normally do is kind of same method, but what I do is I peel a bit of the line so you have a bit of the braid sticking out, put the braid through a very small tipped ring, then with a needle I do the same but I put the braid through the flyline and secure it like that with glue. Last a full season and never had any issues it coming loose on me. 😊
Great idea
Hi there,just wondering what you do if the flyline has a solid nylon core???cheers.
I haven't used solid core lines in years.
Top man, good video tis to besure. Is there a make of tapered leader you prefer, also moving down aways what 'X' or diameter of leader do you use and what knot for tippet to leader? Thanks and keep up the great videos.
I like Maxima,and have recently discovered Varivas which I also like,as regards size,I generally reduce diameter as the river fines down mostly 7x,occasionally down to 8x.
Great video as always george, do you have faith in this not pulling through , I know it's not something you do but would you faith in this holding on big rainbows?
I have never experienced a failure when properly constructed,even on larger fish.
Just out of interest George do u ever fish with a split cane rod? the more podcasts and videos I see I start to hear more about them, especially dry fly anglers
I fished with them when I started fishing,brok two in quick succession,they are a cult item for some who hark back to the good old days I suppose.
Nice
Thanks
glue joint - recently passed author in US started doing this over 20 years ago.
Good man.
Another great tip. Míle maith mo chara 🎣🎣🎣
Fáilte is fiche Daithí.
, have been doing this, it great, i put the needle in the tying vice :)
Whatever gets the job done.
Tasty🎉
Many thanks..
Go raibh míle a George, neart tip ar fad ☺️👍🏽
Grma a chara.
Pre fabricated fly line loops are rubbish.
You need as seamless a joint as possible.
That's for sure...