{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Golf Course Pond Fishing

Heck, I fish a uni loop for dry flies much of the time -- I see no problem with it.  I figure less micro-drag = better, though some people don't like the more visible knot.  Everyone has a preference -- 

The non-slip mono loop is super-strong and very popular, but I tie it poorly.  

BTW - I noticed in the past with knot failure you get that kinky piece of line back when you break vs. the clean piece.  I don't know if that's always true, but I imagine it often is.  On Sunday Beth had a big brook trout smash a dry and bit the fly off instantly (6 or 7x tippet...can't recall) -- I was watching from a rock and we both couldn't believe it -- those bigger, black-headed ones have those 2 rows of more prominent teeth...kind of like picking up a rat snake or something.  We notice the large ones are more toothy, but hadn't had a bite-off until then.  

Maybe the line was already nicked or something, but it sure seemed like the fish snapped it off cleanly.  

Gene

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:05:13 AM UTC-4, tperkins wrote:

For bass fishing, or any fishing with streamers, I like using the mono non-slip loop knot. It gives the flies better action. It is fairly easy to tie once you learn it. It is included in Vic's link. 

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:56:16 AM UTC-4, Vic Velasco wrote:

I just saw that - so the Orvis knot is shown - now you can stop donating lip rings to the bass gangs around town!

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:55:07 AM UTC-4, Bob Smith wrote:

They are both listed on this site. The Uni is listed as the Duncan knot. I use the "improved" clinch knot most of the time. It has to be tied with the tag line's final pass going through the loop in the proper direction or it can slip. You also need to lubricate the line with spit before drawing it tight.

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