Attach Leader To Fly Line Without Loop On Fly Line

[@thefella131]

Great video. Lost my braided loop other day on a tree and had to go onto intermediate line as didn't know how to fix it the way you showed.

[@neilmason158]

Great information, I am constantly being asked how do you tape your joints and why. Fancy doing a film about this then I direct them to your site.

[@IanGordonsalmonfishing]

Thanks Neil. I'll do this for sure.

[@itsmeagain1745]

I always carry a crochet hook. I use it for most of my knots - it's easier when you don't have much dexterity. Surgeons/Orvis knot is a breeze with the hook.
I also have a piece of plastic tubing for nail knots with me. Another thing I take with me is UV glue. Smooth out knots, repair small holes in waders and coat the exposed fly line core for example.

[@IanGordonsalmonfishing]

You sound like a good friend to have when fishing. Its always good to be well prepared when on the riverbank.

[@kingdom777866]

What UV glue do you use, have you got a link please?
Thank you

[@steinfiend]

Best option for a bankside loop. Thank you.

[@johnstonstewart7950]

Thanks for that 👍

[@bobbycrispy5459]

Good wee tip , where would u buy welded loops from ?

[@IanGordonsalmonfishing]

You wouldn’t buy welded loops. They’d either come already part of the flyline, or you’d weld them yourself using shrink tube and a heat gun.

[@bobbycrispy5459]

What would u say is the better option using shrink tube with heat gun or just the loop u have shown us ?

[@IanGordonsalmonfishing]

@@bobbycrispy5459 The shrink tube and heat gun makes a really neat job. I think i have a video showing how to do this. If not Ill make another. It just means theres no knot. That said, if the knot is neat this method is efficient.

[@bobbycrispy5459]

👍much appreciated

[@IanGordonsalmonfishing]

@@bobbycrispy5459 Your welcome. Im Glad to be of help.

[@SharpeMotoMedia]

Tie a loop on leader with perfection loop, and then use a sheep's bend to attach leader to line.